"Take off the mask ... be yourself.  There's no reason to be afraid."

A teen speaks openly about her lived experience, stigma; and gives a hopeful message of advocacy:  that peers, society, schools would benefit from knowing more and understanding, so individuals with mental illness should not be afraid to speak out.  Click here to see the interview.

"I am who I am."

Opening the discussion can help break through stigma.  About the disclosure of homosexuality in a family, how it gave the family courage; and the reactions and acceptance of others.  Watch this interview.

Youth Partnership: (908) 223-1191