Link – The ‘Face Of Mental Illness’ Campaign Proves It’s A Condition, Not A Halloween Costume

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

“Mental illness is a health condition, not a Halloween costume.

And this Halloween, social media users are spreading the word. Mental health advocates are taking selfies with the hashtag #FaceOfMentalIllness to gently remind everyone that mental illness is not a horror show or a scene to be frightened or ashamed by. “

Pretty cool reminder, as I’ve written, that Yes You Do Know Someone With Mental Health Issues.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/face-of-mental-illness-halloween_us_58176290e4b064e1b4b384ea

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