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Author & Playwright Teresa LeYung-Ryan Takes Pledge to Stand Up Against the Stigma of Mental Illness
I am Teresa LeYung-Ryan, author of the mother-daughter novel Love Made of Heart and the “Talking to My Dead Mom Monologues” series. I use my literary works to encourage adult children of mentally ill parents to speak openly about the stigmas and find resources for their loved ones and for themselves.
Author & Playwright Teresa LeYung-Ryan Takes the BringChange2Mind Pledge to Stand Up Against the Stigma of Mental Illness
One in four families are affected by mental illness.
I pledge to follow the Bring Change 2 Mind principles.
http://bringchange2mind.org/get-involved/take-the-pledge/
Bring Change 2 Mind Principles
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please call the Crisis Hotline: 800.273.TALK (8255)
In San Mateo, California, Stamp Out Stigma Director Carmen Lee says:
“Welcome to Stamp Out Stigma, a community advocacy and educational outreach program dedicated to eradicating the stigma associated with mental illness. Stamp Out Stigma is unique in its anti-stigma approach, by creating a forum in which individuals with mental illness share their personal experiences with the community at large.” http://www.stampoutstigma.net
I wish everyone a world of love made of heart.
Sincerely,
Teresa LeYung-Ryan
http://www.LoveMadeOfHeart.com
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