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Optimistic Recovery Videos

Posted on May 29, 2008

Positive messages and success stories about individuals with mental illness who have found hope and recovery are helpful for other who may feel less optimistic. They can help ease worry about future outcomes, and provide role models. Here are a couple of videos that provide very sunny stories to inspire you: the first is a production from SAMHSA (who also brought us the super-cheerful web site What a Difference a Friend Makes) along with a handful of other government partners. The University of Washington hosts the video, available to download or watch streaming online. It begins with a messag...

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addiction , mental illness