Voices4Hope is a place for teenagers and young adults with mental health conditions to find resources and stigma busting information that can help us lead happy and independent lives.

This website was created and is maintained‍ by four young adults with mental health conditions at the Transitions Research and Training Center (RTC).

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may is mental health awareness month


This is the time of month to celebrate and be aware of mental health conditions. Particularly this month, there are more tips on how to be aware of your mental health condition. Wellness is one of the number one things to be aware of. This site describes the steps to be self aware of your wellness while dealing with a mental health condition. Click here for further information: mentalhealthamerica.net

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day—May 9, 2013

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SAMHSA: PROMOTING  RECOVERY AND INDEPENDENCE FOR OLDER ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO EXPERIENCE SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES

SAMHSA HONORS DEMI LOVATO

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Today, chart-dominating singer, songwriter, and actress Demi Lovato was recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for her work as a mentor to young adults with mental health and substance use challenges. Lovato received the award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day press briefing, held at the University of the District of Columbia Community College in Washington, D.C.

RECENT PRESENTATION BY MARYANN DAVIS


Click this link to view Maryann Davis’ April 5th presentation at a recent Harvard Conference:  "Evidence Based Treatments and Mental Health Issues for Young Adults:  What They Need and What We Need to Do."

THREE NEW PAGES

Are you ready for the new young adult wisdom we launched here?
 Introducing three new pages for young adults by young adults:

Eating Disorders
Young Adult Parenting
Bullying

 
In these new pages, you will be able to learn about conditions or circumstances that can affect you, read recovery stories, and gain resources to get help and make the best of your life in recovery.
 

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COLLEGE STUDENTS SPEAK:
A SURVEY REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH


QUOTE OF THE WEEK

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK:
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental health concerns affect 1 in 10 Americans today, but fewer than 25 percent of people with a diagnosable mental disorder seek treatment. Mental Health Awareness Month hopes to help increase the number of people who will talk to their doctor or a mental health professional about their concern.