Recovery from mental illnesses and substance use disorders is possible. In fact, many people with mental illnesses or substance use disorders lead healthy and fulfilling lives. While the journey to recovery may be challenging, you can have a big impact on people who are struggling by imparting a sense of hope and informing them of the resources available to support their recovery process. In fact, how you interact with people with mental illness or substance use disorder can impact their belief in the possibility of their own recovery. How you talk to others about the possibility of recovery can help to end stigma. Today’s challenge highlights the possibility of recovery and includes some videos of individuals in recovery.
READ:
Recovery from a Substance Use Disorder is Possible
- Visit Shatterproof’s website to read about the possibility of recovery from substance use disorders and to see some powerful recovery stories and resources.
Recovery from a Mental Illness is Possible
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WATCH:
Examples of Recovery from Substance Use Disorders
- The video What Can be Done to Overcome Stigma? showcases two residents of the Northwest region of the Lower Peninsula in Michigan and who describe their recovery experiences with substance use disorders. By sharing their stories and the impact stigma has had on them, they hope to create a community that is more compassionate toward people with substance use disorders.
Examples of Recovery from Mental Illness
- The video Never Give Up showcases two residents of the Northwest region of the Lower Peninsula in Michigan who are in recovery from their mental illness who hope to spread the message that recovery is possible.
Share the Message that Recovery is Possible
Share the message that recovery from mental illnesses and substance use disorders is possible! Post one or two of the following graphics on your personal or professional Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #reducestigma21days #reducethestigma #mentalhealthawarenessmonth.
What can you do to help those around you understand the possibility of recovery?