Active 7 days agoTHE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS IN PROMOTING AWARENESS AND REDUCING STIGMAEducation plays an important and critical function in mental health by increasing awareness, decreasing shame, and providing necessary and vital skills for psychological adjustments and flexibility. It provides individuals with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesEducationMental HealthTips & Advice
FeaturedActive 7 days agoHave you ever considered getting or do you have a service, working, therapy, or emotional support animal to help with your medical condition?Share a picture of your furry-loved companion (does not have to be for your medical condition)! We'd love to see them! If you have a service, working, therapy, or emotional...Reactions0reactionsComments189 repliesCopingTips & AdviceAwareness
What do you plan to focus on in 2025?The beginning of a new year is an excellent opportunity to reassess, reset, and reflect. This applies to various aspects of life such as advocacy, health, physical well-being, personal growth...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCommunityTips & Advice
Do you have tips or advice on making advocacy your career?Our community would love to hear from you! Please share your experiences on how you have turned advocacy into your career or side gig....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCommunityTips & AdviceSocial Health
Have you ever, or do you want to, publish a book about your story?Share your journey to getting a book published about your health advocacy below. Let us know if you have any tips or tricks for those who want to get started...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesAwarenessAdvocacyTips & Advice
Legislative/Healthcare Policy AdvocacyAre you involved in health policy advocacy or looking to get started? Join in on the conversation & share your experiences! - How did you get started? - What tips/advice...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesAdvocacyTips & AdviceLegislative Advocacy
Medical Gaslighting: Tell Me a Time You Were Dismissed By Your DoctorCan you remember a time when you were medically gaslit? Medical gaslighting is the act of a healthcare provider ignoring or dismissing a patient's concerns or complaints and leaving them...Reactions0reactionsComments46 repliesCopingTips & Advice
How does your disease or condition impact your social life?Juggling your health demands can be exhausting, using up all your time and energy. How has it affected your social life?...Reactions0reactionsComments40 repliesCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedHave you experienced imposter syndrome?Do you become overwhelmed in speaking heavily on a subject and then wonder how effective you are in sharing, and whether you are qualified to advocate at all on the...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTips & AdviceAdvocacyCommunity
Tis the season for conferences! The season is upon us! Let's share & talk about all things CONFERENCES! - Which have you attended, or are you planning to attend? - We'd LOVE for you to...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesAdvocacyCommunityTips & Advice