#Break The Stigma

By Rubytuesday

I was contacted by Megan from Northwestern UniversityMegan and her colleagues launched the Break The Stigma campaign this weekTo raise awareness around mental health issues And the stigmas attached to themSo this post is about how I break the stigmaI guess I am part of a community of bloggersThat blog honestly and openly about how our mental health issues affect usIn my case it is anorexia, bulimia, depression and anxiety and addictionMy goal from the start was to tell the truth about what it's really like to live with these conditionsI think stigmas stem from a lack of education around mental healthAnd people fear what they don't understand Depression and suicide are a huge problem in my countryAnd around the world Through my blogI hope that people will get an insight in to what these issues are really aboutThat there is no need to be afraid Knowledge is powerI hope that through this campaignAnd the hard work of advocates all around the worldWe can put an end to the negative stigmas that persist
#Break The Stigma