For the month of May - Mental Health Awareness Month - we are discussing various TABOO topics that often carry the most stigma in the realm of mental health. Our taboo topic this week is MEDICATION - possibly one of the topics surrounding mental health that carries some of the most significant stigma! So, join us as we discuss our own personal experience with medication, reasons why psychiatric medication carries so much stigma, myths vs facts. addiction, side effects and MORE! 

DISCLAIMER: We are in no way advocating for the use of disuse of medication. We are not doctors. We are only speaking from our own personal experience. 

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CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text, “NAMI” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States you will be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - available 24/7 to help those suffering from addiction find immediate help.