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Mental Health Affects Everyone—Youth Activists Inc. Mental Health Awareness Campaign

2020

Mental Health affects everyone says Youth Activists.

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Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help?

We all have moments in our lives when we require the assistance of others. We don’t ever know all there is to know or have the skills to do everything proficiently or successfully. We certainly don’t expect that of others, either.

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Laurie Leinwand
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How to Ask for Support When You Need It Without Sounding Pathetic

“Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” – Mariska Hargitay

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Suzanne Kane
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When Asking for Help Seems Like Too Hard a Task

Asking for help is hard. Really hard. People say they understand that. When someone is brave enough to ask for help when they are in a desperate situation they are congratulated on recognizing they can’t do it on their own. But do people really understand what it takes?

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Julia Norton
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How to Ask for Help

Learn to communicate skillfully with others so you can get the help you need.

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Toni Bernhard
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Everything Begins with Asking for Help: A Mental Health Manual for the Modern Age

An honest guide to depression and anxiety, from rock bottom to recovery, from someone who has been through it and come out the other side.

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Kevin Braddock
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The Fear of Being a Burden

Accepting help from others when you have a cancer diagnosis isn’t a sign of weakness.

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Hester Hill Schnipper
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Holding Change: The Way of Emergent Strategy Facilitation and Mediation

In our complex world, facilitation and mediation skills are as important for individuals as they are for organizations.

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adrienne maree brown
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The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help

Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, and TED speaker Amanda Palmer knows all about asking. Performing as a living statue in a wedding dress, she wordlessly asked thousands of passersby for their dollars.

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Amanda Palmer, Brené Brown (foreword)
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The Most Courageous Self-Care Act: Learning to Say, “I Need Help”

We all know when we’re feeling overwhelmed, but learning to press the pause button starts with being vulnerable enough to claim your healing time.

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Shelly Tygielski
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Caregiver Stress: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself

Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being.

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Mayo Clinic Staff
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