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Article: Mental Health America Launches Online Collection Of Creative Works By Mental Health Consumers
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- February 11, 2009
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Mental Health America issued the following news release:
Mental Health America is proud to announce the launch of realLives, a unique online community where mental health consumers can share their stories of living with mental health conditions. This one-of-a-kind anthology of original writings, artwork and poetry connects people facing similar struggles and helps break the silence that shrouds mental illness in America.
"The best way to eliminate the misunderstanding, prejudice and shame facing people with these conditions is to hear real stories of real people affected by mental illness," said David Shern, President and CEO of Mental Health America. "Through their courage to speak out, ...