National Silence The Shame Day
National Silence the Shame Day, May 5th, gives the opportunity to continue the discussion of mental health and wellness as well as removing stigma associated with mental illness.
Mental illness, like every other health problem, is diagnosed at various stages. It may have fewer symptoms from time to time and/or an effect on our daily activities. It's also important to know that mental disorders are treatable and recovery is possible.
Many people don't have an inexpensive or readily available routine plan of care for mental health problems in comparison to other areas of our health care, and no one has an affordable or accessible standard of care for mental health problems. Individuals who have access to many people are often living in silence due to the stigma of being diagnosed.
The shame day is a national silence, providing education and information about mental health, wellness, mental health, and recovery
How to celebrate #silencetheshameday
DONATE: Text SILENCE to 707070 to benefit educational services/awareness of mental health services.
On May 5th, use the hashtag #SilenceTheShame to post on social media.
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- Today, I am Silencing the Shame on mental stability and pledging to increase funds. Join me by texting the word SILENCE to 707070.707070
- Today I will Silence the Shame on mental health stigma. Any amount helps! Please join us and text to give! $5 to $100 is the same as any other. Text in the form SILENCE to 707070
- I will Silence the Shame today and not be afraid to talk about mental health. Please help me raise funds and support by texting SILENCE to 707070.707070
Other ways to participate include:: Here are some other ways to participate: http://www.google.com
- Attend a mental health fair.. They have information about mental health disorders and how to care for your own mental stability and wellbeing
- For stories like yours, visit the blog/hashtag at #SilenceTheShame. You are not alone or the only one dealing with mental health problems. The only one facing mental health problems is you
- If you suspect you may have mental health problems, request an evaluation at your next visit
- Consulting sessions are included in some employers' free, confidential employee assistance services, which also include counseling sessions
- In addition, 1 out of every 5 Americans suffers from some sort of mental disorder. A mental disorder may be affecting a neighbor, a family member, coworker, pastor, church member, or classmate. However, their stigma silences them
- By checking out the resources section, you will find out how you can make a difference to #SilenceTheShame
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour hotline (1-800-273-8255). Here's how to help or get involved. You can text the word Silence to 741741 from anywhere in the United States to text with a Crisis Text Line Crisis Counselor.
To learn more and join the movement, visit www.silencetheshame.com.com
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On May 5, 2017, the Hip-Hop Professional Foundation, Inc., founded Silence the Shame Day to raise positive awareness and education of mental disorders and promote open discussion of mental health.
About shanti das
Shanti Das is a gifted entertainment executive, consultant, entrepreneur, mentor, and Philanthropist.
Shanti, a 27-year veteran of the entertainment industry, has 27 years experience. Including stints at Capitol Records, LaFace Records, Columbia Records, Sony Urban Music, and Universal Motown, where she worked closely with some of music's top performers, including Outkast, Usher, Prince, TLC, Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, and others, among other things.
The foundation's goal, as an advocate for many social justice and service projects over the past nine years, is to empower and enrich the lives of those in underserved communities around mental health, youth rights, and poverty.
Silence the Shame is the foundation's mental health charity. Shanti has suffered from depression for the years, and has also experienced loved ones with mental illness. With Silence the Shame, she hopes to remove the layers of shame and stigma as it pertains to mental stability.
