Far too often, persons with mental health and substance use conditions are portrayed in negative and stigmatizing ways in the media, which breeds ignorance, prejudice and discrimination among the public. Yet every day, people are recovering their lives, living in their own homes, going back to school, finding meaningful work, supporting others, and participating in their communities.
1 in 5 Americans will be affected by a mental health condition in their lifetime and every American is affected or impacted through their friends and family and can do something to help others. - See more at: https://www.nami.org/mentalhealthmonth#sthash.c6gSDE4W.dpuf