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Against popular misconceptions and the derogating imagery on the search engines and social media, bevocalspeakup<\/strong><\/em> decides giving mental health condition a new meaning, by shaping\u00a0people’s perception towards those living with mental illness.<\/p>\n

People living with mental health<\/a> issues aren’t that\u00a0hopeless or disparaged as portrayed on the social media.\u00a0The Be Vocal <\/a>Collection<\/strong><\/em> was created in collaboration with\u00a0photographer Shaul Schwarz,\u00a0reframing how mental health is portrayed by showcasing people living with mental health conditions.<\/p>\n

Caroline Widdon<\/h3>\n

\"mental-health-stories-1\"<\/p>\n

The Co-founder and Executive Director of Me2\/Orchestra has lived with anxiety and depression for 20 years. According to Caroline,\u00a0taking time for herself to clear her mind is an important part of maintaining her wellness.<\/p>\n

She also found that playing music can be very therapeutic for her.<\/p>\n

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Tra’<\/h3>\n

\"mental-health-stories-2\"<\/p>\n

As a graphic designer and painter, Tra’ confirms art as an essential piece in managing his bipolar disorder<\/a>: for him, art isn’t just a professional, but a means of escaping from day-to-day grind. He\u00a0also takes daily medication as part of his treatment plan.<\/p>\n

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Yvonne Mendoza<\/h3>\n

\"mental-health-stories-3\"<\/p>\n

Yvonne’s personal experiences with depression provide perspective in her career as an elementary school social worker and small business owner. Her family has been an important part of her support system, by giving\u00a0her the support she needs.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Thomas Wilkins<\/h3>\n

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The Vietnam veteran with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He uses peer-to-peer group as a strong network to maintain mental and overall wellness.<\/p>\n

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Dior Vargas<\/h3>\n

\"mental-health-stories-5\"<\/p>\n

Dior, a mental health activist who also lives with depression and anxiety, founded the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project, to\u00a0promote the accurate media representation of minority populations with mental health conditions.<\/a><\/p>\n

She consider her weekly appointment with her therapist an important part of her treatment plan.<\/p>\n

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Terry Taggart<\/h3>\n

\"mental-health-stories-6\"<\/p>\n

Living with bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder<\/a> (PTSD); devote her time to her dog grooming business and mental health advocacy. She uses her past experience with criminal justice system to help improve the lives of those with mental health conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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