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How young people on the front lines of mental health are making a difference (and what you can do to help!)


When I think of youth in the U.S., my first thought isn’t typically of young people using their voices to advocate for mental health accessibility and systematic reform. Thanks to the members of Mental Health America’s Youth Policy Accelerator (YPA), I…Read More

Accepting my bipolar brain


My life was spinning out of control, and I barely noticed.

I had just returned from a 3-mile run and was now lying face down on the floor of my bedroom. I felt completely immobile, mentally and physically. I suddenly had no motivation to do…Read More