May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is dedicated to working to end mental health stigma. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I asked a variety of people recovering from mental health conditions what they wish people knew about recovery.
Here are 13 important things everyone should know about mental health recovery. 1. Recovery doesn’t just happen. “Recovery isn’t something you [just experience]… it’s a choice you make every day.” –Justine 2.
There’s no particular timeframe for recovery. “There is no universal timeframe [during which] you’re expected to recover… Also, recognize that there may be times [when] you will relapse or be triggered… and that’s normal and OK, so don’t be too hard on yourself if that happens.” —
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