More people than ever are aware of mental health. Yet when it comes to understanding the realities of severe mental illness and the challenges people face every day, there's a long way to go.
When we surveyed our social media audience, 93% said there is not enough awareness and understanding of what it means to be severely affected by mental illness.
People severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do. Their experiences shape our services, drive our campaigns and help us push for the changes that matter most.
Across society, the voices and perspectives of people living with severe mental illness are too often overlooked. We're determined to change that.
We're tired of seeing stigma, misunderstanding and harmful stereotypes define public conversations about severe mental illness.
That's why, this year, we're providing a platform to shine a light on your experiences of mental illness. If you have a story to tell, whether it's about challenge, resilience, hope or recovery, we want to hear it.
Share your story. Share our content. Join a community that's challenging stigma and facing mental illness together. With your help, we can show the power of lived experience and build greater understanding of what it means to be severely affected by mental illness.
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The power of lived experience
Every lived experience story has the power to create understanding and drive change. For World Mental Health Day, Kari from Rethink Mental Illness shares how personal stories can challenge misconceptions, strengthen communities and shape better mental health support.
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