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CapnSteve

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4. As a person in recovery from mental illness...

Reply to inanna (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2015, 02:40 PM

Mar 2015

I applaud the First Lady's support. Life has gotten so much better for me. Mental illness took so much from me, and I am sure it would have taken my life if I ignored it...

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Michelle Obama promotes awareness of mental health care [View all] inanna Mar 2015 OP

the stigma of seeking mental health services for hopemountain Mar 2015 #1

K&R for ending prejudice against mental health issues meow2u3 Mar 2015 #2

Well said. inanna Mar 2015 #3

As a person in recovery from mental illness... CapnSteve Mar 2015 #4

I am glad you DIDN'T ignore it... inanna Mar 2015 #5

There is a stigma, but gutting it out alone... CapnSteve Mar 2015 #6

republicans now come out against mental health dembotoz Mar 2015 #7

Is she joking? aikanae Mar 2015 #8