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“My family and I immigrated to the U.S. when I was in 5th grade and that was a huge transition for all of us. I dealt with a lot of depression and anxiety. When I was younger, I felt very alone dealing with those things....

"I grew up in a half-Korean home and at least in the past, Korea has been known for raising their kids to be strong people and not ever show weakness. But I think being too prideful to share and get help is actually what...

"I’m very passionate about mental health and suicide prevention because I’ve experienced anxiety and depression. Some days it’s a lot worse than others, but it doesn’t get better until you’re willing to get help for it. For...

Takeaways from the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory “Everyone has a role to play in combating this mental health pandemic. This is the moment to demand change—with our voices and with our actions.” - U.S. Surgeon General...

“This field honestly picked me. Becoming a therapist sounded like the calling of a hero, and I wanted to be part of that league. I am passionate about discussing mental health and suicide because in those raw moments,...

“I walked through the halls thinking nobody would notice that, mentally, I was not there — until she did. One teacher took me out of class one day, sat me down and just simply said what she saw. She said she noticed the...

"My older brother and I both were under a lot of pressure and stress, but we told ourselves that we had to toughen up and get through whatever we were going through on our own. My mental health didn't make a drastic impact...

"I have struggled with bullying, mental wellness and not fitting in since I was 10 years old. When I first felt like taking my life, I didn't think anyone cared about me. Just hearing that someone cared helped me a lot. The...