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Follow These 13 Mental Health Advocates for a Healthier, Happier …

(2 days ago) WEBIf you or someone you know is considering suicide, you’re not alone. If you live in the U.S., help is available right now: Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline …

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/mental-health-influencers-for-a-healthier-happier-feed

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Black Pioneers in Mental Health Mental Health America

(6 days ago) WEBInez Beverly Prosser is considered to be the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in psychology. Her dissertation, "The Non-Academic Development of Negro Children in Mixed and Segregated Schools," evaluated the …

https://www.mhanational.org/black-pioneers-mental-health

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Meet the Hidden Healers, Mental Health Activists - The …

(Just Now) WEBThe Hidden Healers are a group of advocates dedicated to accessible mental health resources for communities of color and other marginalized groups. Their goal is to break the stigma surrounding …

https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/hidden-healers-mental-health-activists/

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12 Wonder Women Who Inspire Us to Battle Mental …

(2 days ago) WEBSuperpower: Un-whitewashing mental health advocacy. Dior Vargas, a Latina feminist mental health advocate, created the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project as a response to the …

https://themighty.com/topic/mental-health/women-mental-health-advocates/

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Eight Inspiring, Young Mental Health Activists You …

(8 days ago) WEBHere are eight youth mental activists — many of whom also serve on MHA's council — whose work you should be paying attention to: Ose Arheghan - Arheghan, a 17-year-old from Shaker Heights, Ohio, who …

https://givingcompass.org/article/8-inspiring-young-mental-health-activists-you-need-to-know-about

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8 inspiring, youth mental health activists you need to follow

(8 days ago) WEB8 inspiring, young mental health activists you need to know about. These young advocates are developing apps, founding nonprofit organizations, and building …

https://mashable.com/article/inspiring-youth-mental-health-activists-to-follow

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Celebrating the Leaders Who Have Advanced Mental Healthcare

(5 days ago) WEBLeadership emerged from an underserved population. Historically, Black Americans also have made significant contributions to the field of mental health. Born in …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mind-your-health/202202/celebrating-the-leaders-who-have-advanced-mental-healthcare

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What Is a Mental Health Advocate? - Verywell Mind

(9 days ago) WEBA mental health advocate is a person who provides support to those with mental illness. This can come in many forms, including providing emotional support and …

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-mental-health-advocate-5204437

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What Is a Mental Health Advocate? - Psych Central

(4 days ago) WEBAn advocate, in general, is someone who supports and speaks up on behalf of a specific cause or group of people. A mental health advocate focuses on mental …

https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-is-a-mental-health-advocate-and-how-to-become-one

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7 Famous Women Helping to #endthestigma of Mental Illness

(Just Now) WEB6. Carrie Fisher. Remembered for her iconic role as Princess Leia, Fisher made an impact both on and off the screen. Fisher was diagnosed with bipolar disorder …

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-illness-celebrities

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What We Do Mental Health America

(6 days ago) WEBEach year, the Mental Health America Conference brings together affiliates, consumers, providers, family members, and advocates from across the country to talk about …

https://www.mhanational.org/programs

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8 Organizations Advocating for Equity in Mental Health Care

(9 days ago) WEBThe founder of this organization, Adriana Alejandra Alejandre, is a 30-year-old Guatemalan-Mexican who is known for her bilingual podcast educating audiences …

https://www.verywellmind.com/organizations-fighting-for-equality-in-mental-health-5215841

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15 Fierce Female Advocates in Mental Health You Need to Know …

(6 days ago) WEBOne area where women are making a significant difference is in the field of mental health advocacy. These 15 women are helping to #endthestigma of mental illness. Ricki …

https://youcanpym.com/blogs/learn/women-s-history-month-15-women-helping-to-endthestigma-of-mental-illness

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History of Patient Advocacy in Psychiatry: from Passive Patient to

(3 days ago) WEBIn many ways, the rise of the patient advocacy movement also paralleled the civil rights movement by resisting dehumanizing stereotypes of people with mental …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.pn.2019.9a17

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9 Mental Health Advocates to Celebrate, Then and Now

(7 days ago) WEBBelow, we celebrate just a handful of advocates, past and present, who made indelible contributions to their communities and helped shift the conversation around …

https://www.shutterstock.com/blog/mental-health-advocates

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What Does It Mean to Be a Mental Health Advocate?

(9 days ago) WEBOur societal perception of mental health, including mental illness, will not change if we do not take action to change it ourselves. Kristen Fuller M.D. is a family …

https://www.nami.org/advocate/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-mental-health-advocate/

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