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Erika Cottrell, PhD is OCTRI's Director of @HealthExUSA, which is a collaborative international network of researchers who are committed to producing descriptive & holistic qualitative patient narratives. Learn more about Dr. Cottrell's work here: healthexperiencesusa.org

Dealing with an illness or disease? You're not alone! Check out this @nytimes article that mentions our work with the Database of Individual Patient Experiences and the importance of sharing your story! nytimes.com/2018/07/09/ups… #ShareYourExperience #FridayReads #sharingiscaring

Share the signs of #depression, encourage people to get screened. #mentalhealth ow.ly/c3Ik30l3OjD

Sometimes the harshest voice is the one inside our heads. Learning to recognize when we're being too hard on ourselves is a life skill requiring patience, self-awareness and self-compassion. Via @IAmJeffEmmerson #MentalHealth #MondayMotivation #SelfCare #SelfAwareness

We are thrilled to be mentioned in @USATODAY as a resource for people experiencing depression and their friends and families. Check out the article here! usatoday.com/story/opinion/… #mentalhealth #depression #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #healthexperiencesusa

Loving the fact that @KeepOregonWell gives out a mental health heroes award! Check out these amazing people here: trilliumfamily.org/keep-oregon-we…

Incredible article from @NPR about #depression screening for teens. Did you know? Only about 50% of adolescents with depression get diagnosed before reaching adulthood. And as many as 2 in 3 depressed teens don't get the care they need. Read more here: npr.org/sections/healt…

Today is #LoveYourPetDay! How does your pet benefit your mental health? afsp.org/furry-friend-i…

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Who else will be practicing self-care today like @fionalikes? Check out her article here: metro.co.uk/2018/02/14/no-…

Such a powerful performance by @Logic301, @alessiacara and @thegreatkhalid last night at the Grammys! Thanks for supporting people with #depression and for giving a beautiful message of #Unity last night time.com/5122665/logic-…

Show someone they're not alone today. Even a simple text message can help anyone who might be feeling isolated. RT if you can relate.

Can any of you relate to these experiences in your childhood? twitter.com/TheMightySite/…

Some ideas to help cope with #depression from @BlurtAlerts blurtitout.org/2016/09/30/dep… Hope everyone is having a healthy New Year!

A13. Everyone can play a role in #SuicidePrevention. Know the warning signs and #BeThe1To offer support: bit.ly/2xpBOgs #NDAFW

#NIHhealthy2018: Be more positive this year by following these great tips! Being positive helps you bounce back more easily during hard times bit.ly/2BXgnZo #YourHealthiestSelf #NIH

There exists a stigma in society surrounding the issues of mental health and corrections which results in a lack of important dialogue among members and leaders of our community. thesunchronicle.com/opinion/column… #mentalhealth #stigma #CIT

Happy New Year everyone! Here are some tips to improve your mental health while making some simple resolutions! psychologytoday.com/blog/talking-a…

#12DaysOfMHA: We launched a beta Screening-to-Supports (#S2S) at screening.mentalhealthamerica.net, a comprehensive program that directly links screened individuals with #mentalhealth needs to systems of care and supports. Help support the program: bit.ly/2p0Be8G