There are several organizations which have successfully leveraged the internet to create awareness and ongoing discussion for those coping with mental health issues. Bringing awareness to mental health issues, be it law making, treatment, or supportive services, increases the likelihood that individuals and families receive the services needed to continue living successful lives.
We’ve done the homework for you and found the following online discussions which look to raise awareness and serve the population. Please note, the following links lead to Facebook groups and may require you to sign in to continue.
MHA is the nation’s largest and oldest community-based network dedicated to helping all Americans live mentally healthier lives.
This is where the stigma ends!
BringChange2Mind.org is helping to combat the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. Spearheaded by actress Glenn Close, the organization provides a global forum for people to share their stories and shed light on the unfair shame that’s inflicted upon those living with mental illness. With videos, news, events and more, BringChange2Mind.org is a hub for all resources related to eliminating mental illness stigma and discrimination.
World Federation for Mental Health
WFMH is an international multidisciplinary organization with individual, voting and affiliate members in over 100 countries. Its members include mental health professionals, citizen advocates, consumers, family caregivers and members of the general public with an interest in international mental health service, advocacy and policy issues. For 60 years, WFMH has been working to make mental health a global priority.
MissionThe mission of the World Federation for Mental Health is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy, and best practice recovery focused interventions worldwide.
Mental health love on the Internet, since 1995.
We use research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We are unique in the way we work. We don’t just see mental health as a medical issue. We recognise that the way we think and feel is also influenced by our emotional make up, our social and family experiences and the way we respond in different ways to events in our lives. We aim to lead the way in helping ordinary people understand and manage their own mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
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