61 Million Americans Have This Major Health Issue. Here’s Why You’ll Never Know Who They Are.

One of the hardest things about living with a mental illness is knowing people’s attitudes about it. It doesn’t matter which flavor of mental illness you’re working through — part of the process is navigating other people’s wildly inaccurate assumptions. Bad things can happen when so many people have the wrong idea about mental illness.…

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Jul 7, 2014

If you’re dealing with a mental health problem, this might scare you. Don’t let it. Mental illness is treatable. Find a provider in your area if you need assistance.

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