Principles of Support
- We will see the individual first, not the illness
- We recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers
- We understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events
- We aim for better coping skills
- We find strength in sharing experiences
- We reject stigma & do not tolerate discrimination
- We won't judge anyone’s pain as less than our own
- We forgive ourselves and reject guilt
- We embrace humor as healthy
- We accept we cannot solve all problems
- We expect a better future in a realistic way
- We will never give up
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