“I’m Here…”: Peer To Friend: How To Help
What happens when one friend tells another that her depression recently worsened, to the point where she needed a hospital stay? Her friend joins her in a simple craft that expresses their friendship and the support that flows between them. Watch this short video to learn about a Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance campaign called “I’m here….” to promote conversations around mental illness and staying safe.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) recognizes mood disorders affect millions of people, yet the …
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