Who are you calling crazy?

Stopthestigmanj is a blog dedicated to changing the way young adults view and talk about individuals with Bipolar Disorder.

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We may not all have to struggle with mental illness, but we all must maintain our mental health.

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Mental Health has become a conversation topic that scares us all. This illustration proves that mental health does not have to be taboo. We can break the ice, and open the door to change. It all starts with compassion. 

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a mental disorder is not an adjective.

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1 in 10 young people experience mental health problems

1 in 10 young people experience mental health problems

What an awesome organization striving to stop the stigma. If you haven’t already, go take the pledge to stop mental health stigma!

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perfectly said. 

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Mental illness" is among the most stigmatized of categories.' People are ashamed of being mentally ill. They fear disclosing their condition to their friends and confidants-and certainly to their employers.

Elyn R. Saks, Refusing Care: Forced Treatment and the Rights of the Mentally Ill Elyn R. Saks, Refusing Care: Forced Treatment and the Rights of the Mentally Ill

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This amazing video from Leanne Walker not only explains the harsh effects of stigma but also calls for change. Re-blog this video and help call for change!

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11 Celebrities Who’ve Had Depression — And Spoken Out Bravely About It

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Here is a great article that was posted on Bustle.com about celebrities who have struggled with depression. This is a perfect example of how mental illness affects all of us. Even though we may not understand it, we must not judge it. 

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So much of the stigma regarding mental health stems from judgement, and the lack of kindness. We are so quick to point a finger at other people, to judge others. The truth is, we don’t know what anyone goes through. We need to keep kindness in mind. 

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This sentence simply states what I am trying to advocate. I understand that mental health is a very heavy, serious topic, however it is a topic that we must speak about. I want my readers to realize that a person who suffers from bipolar disorder is not defined by their mental illness. A lot of mental illnesses can be handled with the right medication, therapy, and support system. Someone who suffers from this disease does not have to disappear. They can live happy and healthy lives in recovery. 

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I am not defined by my mental illness. I am not even defined by how I deal with my mental illness. I am who I am and that is the end of that.

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We are who we are, we must find love and acceptance in ourselves to find happiness. 

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We are so accustomed to using these words in casual conversation. We don’t think about the negative connotations that come along with them. Let’s change the conversation.