"When a young person struggles with their mental health, there can be a profound effect on their friendships, family relationships, academic performance, recreational activities, and overall self-esteem. As child and adolescent psychiatrists, we have seen how powerful sharing lived experiences can be for others going through similar challenges as well as for those seeking to gain a greater understanding of mental health and mental health conditions."
"Stories break down stigma and isolation as young people, all too often, suffer in silence. Stories remind us that no one is alone in their challenges. They can make care more human, informing evidence-based practice, and normalize conversations about mental health. For youth, these narratives enrich connections with peers, siblings, and families, providing hope and belonging. Stories can be a powerful tool fostering connection, empathy, and healing."
When young people struggle with mental health, their friendships, family relationships, academic performance, recreational activities, and self-esteem can be profoundly affected. Sharing lived experiences helps others facing similar challenges and aids those seeking greater understanding of mental health conditions. Stories break down stigma and isolation, normalize conversations, and make care more human while informing evidence-based practice. Narratives enrich connections among peers, siblings, and families, providing hope and belonging. Stories emerge from multiple perspectives—parents navigating systems, teachers supporting students, providers addressing care barriers, and peers encouraging one another—broadening collective understanding of youth mental health.
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