Resources  
Other Web sites:

Click here to view our Mental Illness Web Resources Directory

Nicole Shiffman Foundation

 

Personal Stories

From Early Symptoms to Recovery

Real people share their true stories of mental illness. The names and voices have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals. Read pdf or listen.

Hear "Stories of Mental Illness"
Audio Story 1 and Story2 are about 2 minutes long each.

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Myths and Facts

This list was compiled by The National Mental Health Awareness Campaign, an organization dedicated to reducing stigma associated with mental illnesses. Replacing wrong ideas with facts helps young people come out of the darkness of isolation into the light of treatment and wellness.