Introduction to Mental Health Advantage Publication

Summary

Mental Health Advantage is an online publication dedicated to destigmatizing mental health issues, amplifying the voices of those affected, and providing a platform for sharing personal stories and experiences related to mental health and wellness.

Abstract

The Mental Health Advantage publication, curated by Fred Mwongella, is part of the Medium Publications by ILLUMINATION Writers. It aims to bring more awareness and open conversation about mental health, emphasizing that mental health is integral to overall health. The platform encourages individuals to share their stories and experiences, fostering empathy and support for those living with mental health conditions. It welcomes a diverse range of narratives, provided they adhere to Medium's rules, and offers resources for new writers to craft impactful stories. The publication serves as a safe space for individuals to express themselves, seek support, and contribute to a community that both gives and receives help.

Opinions

Mental health should be discussed more openly, with less stigma attached to it.
Sharing personal stories related to mental health can deepen empathy and provide motivation to others.
Mental Health Advantage values the power of shared experiences and believes that community members can both give and receive support.
The publication aims to challenge the negative narratives often associated with mental health by highlighting the importance and benefits of mental health and well-being.
Accessibility to the publication's resources and community is a priority, ensuring that help is available to everyone.
The platform provides learning materials and guidance for new writers to contribute effectively to the publication.

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” — Glenn Close

There a chance that you’ve been directly affected by Covid-19, either through your work or indirectly. It’s human to have challenges.

There is no health without mental health. This bold and profound statement is at the heart of this mental health platform.

We intend to de-stigmatize, reclaim and deepen your empathy toward people living with mental health conditions.

We’re creating a platform where you can tell your story, as you like.

The main goal of Mental Health Advantage is to share and amplify the voices of the affected.

We’d like you to tell your own story about mental health or give some motivation to someone.

We accept all stories related to mental health and mind wellness, as long as they follow Medium’s rules.

Many people associate mental health and mental illness with negative narratives leading to low focus on the importance and benefits of mental health and well being.

Mental Health Advantage is a supportive online publication where you can be yourself, and tell your story as you like. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, and this is a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a safe place to share experiences and listen to others.

Mental Health Advantage is a supportive online publication where you can be yourself

Shared experiences and perspectives are valuable and powerful. In this way Mental Health Advantage members don’t just get help, they give help too. In the good times and the bad.

Our hope is that the publication shall be accessible to all.

Introduction to Mental Health Advantage Publication

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” — Glenn Close

Learning materials for new writers

Some of our stories

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