"Take off the mask ... be yourself. There's no reason to be afraid."
A teen speaks openly about her lived experience, stigma; and gives a hopeful message of advocacy: that peers, society, schools would benefit from knowing more and understanding, so individuals with mental illness should not be afraid to speak out. to see the interview.
"I am who I am."
Opening the discussion can help break through stigma. About the disclosure of homosexuality in a family, how it gave the family courage; and the reactions and acceptance of others. this interview.
Youth Partnership: (908) 223-1191
New Jersey Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma
