[girlsmakeboyscryy]

[notcrazyorg]

It’s a flaw in your chemistry, not your character.

[naminh]

A recent paper reports findings on the reduction in life expectancy among people with mental illness relative to the general population; Dr. Insel discusses the magnitude and reasons for this excess mortality.

Read more from NIMH at - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/director/2015/mortality-and-mental-disorders.shtml

[notcrazyorg]

[projectmentalhealth]

Follow projectmentalhealth for information, answers and support for anything and everything to do with mental health. We are here to help.

[everlasting-charm]

[notcrazyorg]

Living with anxiety truths I Am Not Crazy, www.not-crazy.org

[positivedoodles]

[positive-affirmation]

Mental health myths and facts

Myth: Mental health problems are very rare. Fact: 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year. 

Myth: People with mental illness aren’t able to work. Fact: We probably all work with someone experiencing a mental health problem.

Myth: Young people just go through ups and downs as part of puberty, it’s nothing. Fact: 1 in 10 young people will experience a mental health problem.

Myth: People with mental health illnesses are usually violent and unpredictable. Fact: People with a mental illness are more likely to be a victim of violence.

Myth: People with mental health problems don’t experience discrimination Fact: 9 out of 10 people with mental health problems experience stigma and discrimination.

Myth: It’s easy for young people to talk to friends about their feelings. Fact: Nearly three in four young people fear the reactions of friends when they talk about their mental health problems.

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[projectmentalhealth]

Follow projectmentalhealth for information, answers and support for anything and everything to do with mental health. We are here to help.

[kimberlyjanes-blog]

Depression

Depression is not the same as wallowing.  

Depression is not the same as sadness.

Depression is not the same as laziness.

Depression is not the same as pessimism.

Depression is not a statement.

Depression is not a style.

Depression is not a choice.

Depression is not an excuse it is a fact.

Depression is a physical disease.

[notcrazyorg]

Social anxiety at its worst, and funniest

[notcrazyorg]

The most relatable thing you'll read all week I Am Not Crazy, www.not-crazy.org

[notcrazyorg]

Mass shootings are not all about mental illness. In fact, less than 5% of mentally ill people are ever violent. Learn the truth, fight stigma. I Am Not Crazy, www.not-crazy.org

[notcrazyorg]

Absolutely incredible I Am Not Crazy, www.not-crazy.org

[recovery-community]

Sensory Overload and how to cope.

(click on images to zoom)

[brownhairedmaiden]

So important.

[whatisdoneisinprogress]

I also find I can get SO from thinking too much, like brain-over-stimulation. Though that is kinda like audio input for me because of the way I think. After all, my go-to overload thought is “quiet please, make it stop”.

[riseabovedefeat]

thank you for posting this, i needed it

[winter-waves-watery-winds-deact]

This is wonderful and so needed

[notcrazyorg]

Suicide is a major problem on college campuses where students' mental illness problems are augmented by high pressure classes I Am Not Crazy, www.not-crazy.org