National Silence The Shame Day

Mental disorders, as with every other health problem, are diagnosed at different stages. It may have fewer signs from time to time and/or impact on our daily activities. It is also important to know that mental disorders are treatable and recovery is possible.

Many people don't have an affordable or accessible routine plan of care for mental health problems in comparison to other areas of our health care, and no one has an affordable or accessible standard of care for mental health problems. Individuals who may have access to services often suffer in silence due to the stigma of being diagnosed.

The shame day provides education and information about mental health, fitness, mental health, and recovery, as well as recovery

#silencetheshameday is a tragic event that takes place on a daily basis

Text SILENCE to 707070 to support educational services/awareness of mental health services.

On May 5th, use #SilenceTheShame to post on social media.

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• I am Silencing the Shame on mental stability and pledging to increase funds. Join me by texting the word SILENCE to 707070
• I will Silence the Shame on mental health stigma today. Any amount helps! Please join us and text to give! $5 or $100, every amount helps! Text the word SILENCE to 707070
• Today I will Silence the Shame and not be afraid to discuss mental health. Please help me raise funds and support by texting SILENCE to 707070

Other ways to participate include:: Here are some other ways to participate:

• Attend a mental health fair. They have details about mental health disorders and how to care for your own mental health and wellbeing
• For stories like yours, visit the blog/hashtag at #SilenceTheShame. You are not alone or the only one dealing with mental health problems
• If you suspect you may have mental health issues, request an evaluation at your next checkup
• Some employers provide free, confidential employee assistance services that include counseling sessions
• In addition, note that 1 in every five Americans suffers from some sort of mental disorder. A mental disorder can affect a neighbor, a family member, coworker, pastor, church member, or classmate. However, the stigma surrounding them has silenced them
• Check out the resources section to find out how you can make a difference to #SilenceTheShame

1-800-273-8255) is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's 24-hour hotline. Anyone can help or get involved here. You can also text the word Silence to 741741 from anywhere in the United States to text with a Crisis Text Line Crisis Counselor.

To learn more and join the movement, visit www.silencetheshame.com.

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The Hip-Hop Professional Foundation, Inc. founded Silence the Shame Day on May 5, 2017, to raise positive awareness and education of mental disorders and promote open discussion of mental health.

About shanti das

Shanti Das is a well-known entertainment executive, consultant, entrepreneur, mentor, and Philanthropist.

Shanti is a 27-year veteran of the entertainment industry. Her music industry experience (intern to Executive Vice President) included stints at Capitol Records, LaFace Records, Columbia Records, Sony Urban Music, and Universal Motown, where she worked closely with some of music's top performers, including Outkast, Usher, Prince, TLC, Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, and others.

The foundation's mission is to empower and enrich the lives of those in underserved communities on mental health, youth rights, and poverty for the past nine years.

Silence the Shame is the foundation's mental health service program. Shanti has suffered from depression over the years and has also experienced loved ones with mental illness. With Silence the Shame, she hopes to shed the layers of shame and stigma that surround mental stability.

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