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A 1975 Classic Movie on Mental Health Disorders and Institutionalization

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A 1975 Classic Movie on Mental Health Disorders and Institutionalization

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Do you agree or disagree with the use of Shock Therapy in  treatment for depression ?

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Shock Therapy Full Scene - Full HD

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Facts & Statistics | Anxiety and Depression

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Depression Affects Everyone

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The Talk - Sheryl Underwood Emotional Over Kate Spade; Recalls Husband's Suicide 'Note'

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The word "recovery" can mean many things when you live with a mental illness, and each person's recovery journey is unique. Maybe it starts with a diagnosis or with those first steps into therapy. Maybe it involves learning coping skills, medication changes, missteps and challenging old habits. Maybe it's a lifelong process, or maybe it takes merely a few months.

Whatever it is, it's your own journey to manage your illness, and although it might seem daunting, it's a journey worth starting.

In honor of National Recovery Month, we asked our readers to send messages of hope to those who've just started their recovery journey.
Here's what they had to say:
3. "There's no right or wrong way to manage your mental illness. You are not less of a person for needing medication or having to go to therapy multiple times a week. If something helps your mental health, take the time to do it. Don't stop, no matter what other people think." -

7. "The point of recovery isn't to live without ups and downs - it's learning how to live with the ups and downs."

10. "Be proud of every step you take towards stability, no matter how big or small!" -

12. "I don't think 'recovery' is the right word. But what I would say is: it is possible to feel better. It's worth it to get yourself well. It's hard work, but it can be done." -

14. "You will not always feel this way. It's hard to make yourself believe that when you're drowning in the moment, but it can get better." -

16. "It's like living in the ocean - some days you get pulled by the tide, some days you swim against the current. The highs and lows will ebb and flow like the tide. But remember the ocean can be a beautiful place to be. Enjoy the moments when you can float on your back, stare at the sky and know everything will be all right." - Sheilah O'Grady-Krajniak

17. "You will fall on occasion, and it's OK. Get back up and keep going. You can do it. I have faith in you." -

18. "Y ou're not expected to go through life on your own, and you're not expected to always know what you need. Just saying you need something is equally valid. No one expects you to have all the answers." -

21. "Setbacks aren't permanent; don't let then get you stuck. Use them as an opportunity to add something new to your regiment." -

*Some answers have been edited and shortened for clarity and brevity.

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23 Messages of Hope for Those Starting Their Mental Illness Recovery Journey

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The word "recovery" can mean many things when you live with a mental illness, and each person's recovery journey is unique. Maybe it starts with a diagnosis or with those first steps into therapy. Maybe it involves learning coping skills, medication changes, missteps and challenging old habits.

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The daily 5 minute challenge--try it!

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When was the last time you laughed really hard?

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What a Depressed Person Might Want You to Know

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What a Depressed Person Might Want You to Know

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10 Things People with Depression Want You to Know | Young Scot

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A young person living with depression tells Young Scot what she wishes friends and family understood about having depression.