Silent no more — giving voice to mental illness
Look around you. One in four people globally will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime (Source: WHO). Of those with a known disorder, nearly two-thirds will keep their conditions a secret; never seeking treatment to get better. Why? Fear. Discrimination. Stigma. This culture of silence also stops families and caregivers from supporting their loved ones. Explore this series to see how we can make our communities more accepting for people living with mental illness.
It wasn’t just me — a journey from hopeless to hopeful
Struggling with mental health? Over The Rainbow makes sure you never walk alone.
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Rediscovering life in death
Bereaved mothers, whose children took their own lives, turn their grief into a limitless source of support for other youth living with mental illness.
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City of hope — turning Bali’s ‘disgrace’ into pride
Nyoman’s decade-long struggle with schizophrenia almost cost him his family, but Rumah Berdaya helped him reclaim his life.
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When Illness is a Stepping Stone Towards Positive Experiences
I used to cope with my troubles by self-harming. I have been self-harming since my teens when I was studying in Junior College.
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When Nothing Seems to Work
I’m A.M. and I have depression and anxiety disorder, or what I call, D+A. This has been my reality for the past three and a half years.
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Mental Health Forum
In this safe space, ask people-in-recovery any question related to mental health and illness, share a personal experience, or suggest how to help people with mental health conditions to navigate their way to recovery.
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