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Everyday is a victory you should celebrate. WHale yeah!

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19 Tweets That Perfectly Sum Up The Struggles Of Depression

People are using #WhatYouDontSee to highlight the realities of depression.

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The royals put their 'heads together' for mental health: Watch the PSA!

"Mental health is just as important as physical health," Duchess Kate, an advocate for children's mental health, said.

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'But You Don't Look Depressed?'

So many people think depression has a 'look', but it really doesn't. Yes, there are some signs that someone might be depressed, and a person crying or looking 'down' may well have depression. But not everybody who is crying is depressed, and people who are depressed rarely cry 24/7.

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Emotions Don't Emasculate: Male Celebrities Open Up On Their Mental Health Struggles

Suicide is the cause of death for a quarter of males aged 20-34. This shocking statistic, combined with the tragic death of Lil Chris in March, has once again brought the subject of men's mental h

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Kristen Bell Just Got So Real About What It's Like To Live With Anxiety And Depression

"You would never deny a diabetic his insulin."

Such  great interview! 

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These Stunning Photos Will Hit Close to Home If You've Ever Had Anxiety

Katie Joy Crawford created a powerful photo series about her struggle with anxiety.

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This Woman Took Before-And-After Pics To Show The Reality Of Panic Attacks

"All I wish for is for more awareness and to help others know they are cared about and there is help around."

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Make sure to incorporate self-care into your lifestlyle. Stress really does get under the skin 

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Helpful Links:

what is self harm?

alternatives and coping methods

first aid for self harm

a guide for those who self harm

a guide to coping with urges

more alternatives

I want to self harm, what can I do?

hotlines

long term effects of self harm

read others’ stories

scars and treatments

using sex as self harm

the butterfly project

recoveryourlife support community

Activities and DIY:

100 art therapy exercises

calming glitter jar

diy sock cat plushie 

reducing self harm worksheet

self harm workbook

the ‘hurt yourself less’ workbook

zen and anti stress colouring sheets

Helping a Friend:

understanding self harm

supporting a friend who self harms

supporting a partner who self harms

Interactives:

100,000 stars

7cups self harm chat

blahtherapy

boosterbuddy app

disgruntle me

do nothing for 2 minutes

emotions wheel

make everything ok

neonflames

planetarium

rainymood

self injury chat room

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Be the person your dog thinks you are. (via lincie)

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