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#EndTheStigma Speak Up Mental Illness

Mental illness is a topic that is not talked about enough, yet it is an issue that affects each and every one of us. One in every 4 to 5 youth meet the criteria for a mental disorder. This is how common it is and how many people it affects, yet there still exists a stigma in our society. A stigma that depression is a weakness or just about sadness, when it is an illness. A stigma that having anxiety or an eating disorder is a choice or something that can easily be changed or switched off.

 

THINK before you post online

Everything that you post online becomes part of your public, permanent and searchable reputation. Even if you send a private message or photo to someone else, you can never be certain that they won’t duplicate it, alter it, or post it without your consent. Once an inappropriate photo is leaked, it is nearly impossible to undo the damage done.

 

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