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Joined February 2016
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Watch Lady Gaga's powerful, moving speech about #mentalhealth and #sexualassault teapawt.org/nowthisnews/status/105…
Watch Lady Gaga's powerful, moving speech about mental health and sexual assault
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Wrote this on Facebook, thought I’d share it here too. #mentalhealth
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iRel8 is honored to sponsor this event connecting people to stop the stigma with mental health. An incredible group of extremely talented individuals! @ILIVEFORORG , @jeffdorchester, @Butterscotch, @shannonadam, @walterkemp2, @iamreggieblack, @dior_vargas, and @deemi_god
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Taraji P. Henson launches nonprofit organization for black mental health. trib.al/vGM6B0a
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You matter to me. I promise you do. You matter too. I promise you do, you'll see. You matter to me. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Anyone exhibiting these behaviors should get care immediately: -Putting their affairs in order & giving away their possessions -Saying goodbye to friends & family -Mood shifts from despair to calm -Planning to attain tools they need to complete suicide #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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800,000 people die from suicide around every year, says @WHO: ▪️ That’s 1 person every 40 seconds. ▪️ For every suicide, 20+ others have attempted suicide. ▪️ 79% live in low- or middle-income countries. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. We’d like to dedicate this post to anyone who has lost their life to suicide. One day, we will decrease the suicide rates throughout the world. We will make sure that no one feels helpless and alone. We can do this.
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I sent so many "goodbye" messages, smh. Some of us really want you to see our warning signs because we know we need help.
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CREATORS inspire us every day! CREATOR Patrice Palmer is a change-maker and #WarriorOfTheSoul. She found her mission to help others heal through her own recovery journey. #createpeaceofmind Who inspires you? Share with @alexandani about the mental health warrior in your life.
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Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt
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We all have or will struggle at some point in life, and we all can find strength in the support of others with lived experience. We can all find strength in our peers. nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/Aug…
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Remember that you’re awesome. There is no one else exactly like you in this world, and that makes you incredibly special. Embrace who you are, and remember to love who you are. 🌟

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Last night I was SUPER stressed so I called my mom. Her advice: Make a list of everything you have to do. Take a hard look. It only gets worse from here. You don't have kids yet. Your prize at the end will be the knowledge that most people who deserve recognition don't get it.
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"I live with generalized anxiety disorder and I don't usually talk about it. Because it's not something that I've been taught to talk about. That's sort of how I've started practicing mindfulness. And, how I've managed my anxiety is by talking about it." #storiesbreakstigma
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Depression combined with anxiety be feeling like someone gave your thoughts an unwanted Skrillex remix.
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Your mental health is more important than people's opinions. Your mental health is more important than people's opinions. Your mental health is more important than people's opinions. Your mental health is more important than people's opinions. #mentalhealth
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So much of our mental health care is only available for someone who is on the verge of a physical harm, to oneself or to others. Goes out to show the lack of resources and our understanding of any distress as only valid when physical. #mentalhealth #selfharm
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I can't believe how quickly I've seen the benefits of running for #mentalhealth .Having battled depression for 18 years I wish I had started this journey sooner. I'd encourage anyone with depression to give it a go! You don't have to be fast you just have to start. #UKRunChat
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"I'm so sorry, I'm falling apart." Ariana Grande was in tears during an interview on the importance of your mental health, as spoke about how she’s dealt with her personal well-being since the Manchester Arena bombing and how she hopes her new song may help. 💚 #MentalHealth
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