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Child Mind Institute
@childmindinst
We're an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children affected by mental health disorders.
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childmind.org
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    Child Mind Institute
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    May 27, 2018
    “Be nice to yourself. Be kind to yourself. Try to see yourself through a lens that isn’t your own. And compliment other people! But most importantly, compliment yourself." - Gabbie Hanna (@TheGabbieShow), talking to her younger self about eating disorder and body dysmorphia.
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    May 28, 2018
    “My advice to you is you are not alone. Do not feel ashamed for being this way. You are not crazy. The power of social media can be used for good.” - @chloebennet talking to her younger self about anxiety and depression. #MyYoungerSelf
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    May 20, 2019
    We are grateful to @TheAJMendez for her willingness to open up about her experience with bipolar disorder. #MyYoungerSelf is an anti-stigma campaign by the Child Mind Institute
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    May 10, 2021
    "If you're going through a rough time right now and you really need somebody to speak to, especially during this pandemic, I would highly suggest a therapist, working out, meditating, talking to friends, painting, riding a bike, or even going for a walk." - @BebeRexha
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    Child Mind Institute
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    May 16, 2018
    .@SarahKSilverman has a powerful message to her younger self about depression. #MyYoungerSelf #MyYoungerSelf
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    Child Mind Institute
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    May 5, 2018
    “Mental health conditions can be scary & intimidating, but I choose to believe that they just mean that we're able to see the world in more beautiful more vibrant colors & getting treatment is a way to learn how to paint with those colors." - @TheAJMendez #MyYoungerSelf
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    May 3, 2018
    “I felt very alone and weird. It wasn't til I got older that I realized that I was one of many, and there were so many people that had overcome what I was going through.” - @brittanysnow #MyYoungerSelf
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    May 6, 2017
    #MyYoungerSelf day 6: @ColtonLHaynes echoes a sentiment you'll hear a lot during this campaign… "You are not alone!" speakupforkids.org/story/carlton-…
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    May 4, 2018
    “Instead of being something I'm afraid of or that you should be afraid of, it's your super power.” - @clarkgregg, who has anxiety. #MyYoungerSelf
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    Sep 6, 2019
    This week #BillHader’s #MyYoungerSelf video went viral on Reddit and Twitter. Yesterday while appearing on @TheDailyShow to promote #ITChapter2, Bill talked about why he decided to talk about his anxiety and what helps him manage it.
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    Child Mind Institute
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    May 1, 2020
    Hear how Emma Stone is coping with her anxiety during #Covid19, while using the opportunity to discover new authors. Head to childmind.org/wethriveinside for comprehensive mental health resources for families. #WeThriveInside childmind.org/wethriveinside
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    Child Mind Institute
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    May 27, 2020
    Deep breathing is so important. Whenever I'm feeling a slight bit of anxiety, I just have to get fresh air. As soon as I do breathing exercises, I feel so much better. - Perrie Edwards | #WeThriveInside
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    Child Mind Institute
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    May 6, 2018
    “I'd take a moment and pause and allow myself to realize that I can do and accomplish anything I wanted to, with Tourette’s Syndrome, because or in spite of it.” - @TimHowardGK. #MyYoungerSelf
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    Child Mind Institute
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    May 1, 2018
    “If you forget your mom's birthday, feel embarrassed about that. If you are prone to gossiping, feel ashamed about that. But never feel embarrassed or ashamed about the uniqueness that is you" - @imkristenbell, who has anxiety & depression. #MyYoungerSelf youtube.com/watch?v=gc5EbX…