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The National Institute of Mental Health reported that 20% of adults in the United States were living with some form of mental illness. Fast-forward one (highly unusual) year to December of 2020, and the U.S. Census Bureau found that 42% of people surveyed reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. Recent months have been hard. If you are one of the many people struggling to get through each day, take heart, you are not alone.
The bright side? There may never be a better opportunity to start speaking up about mental health. What better time than now to share our stories and to chip away at the stigma that has historically prevented people from seeking help. As Britain’s Prince Harry said in 2017, “The experience I have had is that once you start talking about [mental health struggles], you realize that actually you’re part of quite a big club.”
In honor Mental Health Month in May, we’ve compiled the following quotes about coping with the challenges of mental illness. And remember, if you or someone you know needs support, the National Alliance on Mental Illness has a wide offering of services from crisis counselors to live chat support, and you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline anytime at 1-800-273-8255.
I found that with depression, one of the most important things you can realize is that you’re not alone. You’re not the first to go through it, you’re not gonna be the last to go through it.
– Dwayne “The Rock” JohnsonThe biggest lie that we’ve ever been sold is that we as artists have to stay in pain to create.
– Katy PerryThe experience I have had is that once you start talking about [mental health struggles], you realize that actually you’re part of quite a big club.
– Prince HarryThere is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, authorSometimes things fall apart, it’s part of the journey.
– Nyesha Arrington, “Top Chef” contestantThe best thing I ever did for my mental health was I stopped apologizing for it.
– Hannah Blum, writer and mental health advocateBe careful about how you hide yourself from people who care. Your hiding could set up a life-or-death situation whereby you are in need and there is no one left to help.
– Rheeda Walker, psychologist and researcherSometimes the people around you won't understand your journey. They don't need to, it's not for them.
– Zero Dean, motivational authorJust because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.
– Lisa Olivera, writer and therapistIf we start being honest about our pain, our anger, and our shortcomings instead of pretending they don’t exist, then maybe we’ll leave the world a better place than we found it.
– Russell Wilson, football playerBelieve that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.
– William James, philosopher and psychologistHope is the feeling we have that the feeling we have is not permanent.
– Mignon McLaughlin, journalist and authorYour illness is not your identity. Your chemistry is not your character.
– Rick Warren, pastor and authorHealing begins with the open, compassionate acknowledgement of these unpleasant aspects of our lives.
– Sharon Salzberg, author and meditation teacher
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April Dávila, author
NBA player John Wall shares his journey with depression and suicidal thoughts, https://apple.news/A4bw_g9NpTf2oaJbowUzAJQJohn Wall
Musician Hans Williams, Mental Health Advocate & Musician, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHFKRCRz_RI
How Brain-Computer Interfaces Could help Fight Depression, https://apple.news/AOtLIdciVSbuXG6k5Ojs1GA
Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Prevention Nets Installed, https://news.yahoo.com/suicide-prevention-nets-san-franciscos-121613215.html
California Acting Surgeon General: I have bipolar disorder, https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-08-26/california-surgeon-general-bipolar-disorder-mental-health
The Power of Brief Mental Health Therapies, Wall Street Journal, https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-power-of-brief-mental-health-therapies-11664596862?st=7gb1ppagginnm9i&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
U.S. Suicide Rates Rose After Years of Decline, Wall Street Journal, https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-suicide-rates-rose-in-2021-after-two-years-of-decline-11664504876?st=24r81jp94ctmkxf&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
9 celebrities who embrace their bipolar disorder https://www.bphope.com/bipolar-buzz/celebrities-who-embrace-their-bipolar-disorder/
What’s a ‘Menty B”/ https://iguana-onion-s3d5.squarespace.com/config/pages
Children’s visit to ER for suicidal thoughts increase https://amp-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/11/14/health/suicide-er-visits-kids/index.html
POLICY EFFORTS
The White House efforts to enhance mental health, https://www.chronicle.com/paid-content/tcs-education-system/three-ways-to-advance-president-bidens-mental-health-initiative
Ohio educators call for more mental health resources within schools
Yuh-Line Niou wants to become first openly autistic member of Congress
The Kennedy Forum: There is no health without mental health. We have an agenda for change. The time is now.
Celebrity spotlight
Gracie Gold’s Battle for Olympic Glory Ended in a Fight to Save Herself
Former Destiny's Child member, Michelle Williams on her depression.