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As a mother and mental health advocate, I am most concerned about the holistic well-being of our children.
According to research by the
National Institute of Mental Health,
half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. Unfortunately, even though we know how to treat many disorders, many children with mental health conditions are not getting the treatment they need. And, the stigma surrounding mental health conditions often deters our children from speaking out about their experiences and getting the help and support they need to recover and thrive.
Anusha Ramji, featured in the article and video below is one of the brave voices.
I salute Anusha and Kevin, whose TED talk is featured below, and all our youth around the world who are sharing their stories of struggle and resilience to humanize mental health conditions, and give hope to others that they are not alone, and that they too can get well and live well.
Please use the link at the bottom of this email and share their message of hope and resilience with your family, friends, colleagues and clients.
Together, we can promote awareness that mental health conditions are part of the human experience. And, create a world of understanding, compassion and inclusion where every man, woman and child struggling with a mental health condition can find the love and support they need to create healthy, meaningful, productive lives.
Wishing you wellness
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Founder & President
ASHA International
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LIVING WELL by Anusha Ramji
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I see wellness as a state of positive mental health and physical health. It is about working towards being the best version of myself, and finding ways to stay happy, come what may.
I use creative pursuits and innovation to direct adversity into a positive channel. I also constantly work on keeping in touch with my being, allocating time for self-care, understanding my emotions, and putting my needs first, always. I am my most important person.
Anusha is a 19-year-old, dr
eamer, fashion designer, aspiring psychologist, poet, writer, blogger and mental health activist who was born and raised in California and currently lives in Bangalore, India.
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Kevin Breel didn't look like a depressed kid: team captain, at every party, funny and confident. But he tells the story of the night he realized that - to save his own life - he needed to say four simple words.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August 25, 2017
Finding the Light Within
Keynote p
resented by Gayathri Ramprasad
NAMI California Conference
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa
Newport
Beach, CA
October 13, 2017
Together We Thrive
ASHA International's 11th Anniversary Gala
November 4, 2017
Finding the Light Within
Keynote presented by Gayathri Ramprasad
NAMI Minnesota Conference
St Paul RiverCentre, St Paul, MN
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DO YOU HAVE A RECOVERY STORY?
Stories have the power to inform, inspire and transform lives.
If you have a recovery story, please
submit your story today.
Your story will
give HOPE to people struggling with mental health issues around the world, and inspire them to recover and rebuild a healthy, meaningful, productive life.
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