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so it’s not as rare as you may want to believe. You probably have a friend, or a family member, or a work colleuge, who has a mental disorder. Walking down the street, you’re probably passing people who are fighting a mental health problem.

But you wouldn’t know it, would you? No, because there is no ‘look’ to a mental health sufferer. They look just like everyone else. Not all depressed teens go around with huge gashes on their wrists and crying constantly. 

Sounds like a huge stereotype doesn’t it? Well, I would know. I can’t tell you how many times people have said ‘but you look too happy to be depressed’ or ‘but I can’t see any cuts on you, are you sure you’re a self harmer’ or even ‘but you seem to normal to have a mental health problem’ 

I know it’s easy to stereotype. All blonde’s are dumb right? All asians are good at maths? Wrong. If you took a look at your life, would you find that you are stereotyping too much?  

Think about it. Be a part of a bigger movement, and take them time to speak up in your community or school, about breaking down mental health stigma and stereotypes. 

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Just thought I’d give a quick update!

Recently I made this video after hearing from lots of followers who suffer with self harm. Struggling with it myself, I thought this would be an appropriate video to make. Take a watch! (x)

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For anyone who doesn’t know- I’m Alex, I’m 15, I’m suffering from depression, and my passion is raising awareness and fundraising. 

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