End the Stigma.

End the Stigma. A Teen Mental Wellness Movement Message from the Founders
We aren’t going to hold back. We can’t hide our disgust for mental illness. We. Hate. Mental. Illness!

Mental illness is a thief. Mental illness is a coward. Mental illness is the greatest demotivator of all time. Untreated mental illness disrupts families and floods lives with tears and sorrow. Mental illness raises more questions than answers. Mental illness brings with it a dense fog which causes a sufferer to question their very reality and identity. And, up until now, mental illness is winning

. Winning? Yep, mental illness is winning the battle of perceptions. Mental illness is winning the battle of dialogue. The convincing force behind mental illness causes far too many to suffer in silence. Too taboo to talk about, mental illness often convinces its victim to hide in the shadows and remain quietly incarcerated. “No one will understand”, is an oft repeated message from the captor. “You brought this on yourself”, is another popular phrase. “Your friends and family will think you are crazy if you tell them. You are all alone in this fight and no one will ever help you. There’s no need to even try.” The messages from this sinister illness are convincing and persuasive. The battle is not, and will not be easy. It’s time we take a firm stand as like-minded individuals and develop a community of caring collaborators. Those who are suffering need our help. As a critical mass, we can begin to steer the conversation among our peer groups; we can verbalize our commitment to seek help if we are suffering or to offer genuine assistance to those around us who are suffering. We can each choose to educate ourselves on the latest treatments and therapies. We can learn who the best and brightest doctors and therapists are in our community and share those referrals with others. We’re hopeful millennials and post-millennials will do what generations before were unable to do, and that is: to view mental illness for what it really is, rather than an unfortunate character flaw. Consider this an invitation to make a difference within the circle of your influence.

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