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World Mental Health Day 2015: What does dignity mean to YOU?

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Mental illness affects people in every corner of our global community. Thousands with mental health conditions around the world can face discrimination, stigma, and emotional and physical abuse in mental health facilities. Additionally, many receive poor quality of care due to dilapidated facilities and lack of qualified health professionals.[1] The theme for this year’s World […]

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The highs and lows of bipolar disorder

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Since it’s still Mental Illness Awareness Week, we thought we’d share some facts on bipolar disorders, found in this dynamic infographic. Read our previous post for more information on how to get involved during this year’s awareness week – and all year long.  Did you know bipolar disorder is a worldwide condition? In Australia there

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#HelpingWomenNow: October is breast cancer awareness month

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which you’ve probably noticed by the annual surge of pink ribbons – but what does it really mean? The yearly campaign to increase awareness of the disease, hosted by the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), is about encouraging women to have a plan for early detection with its theme

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Cancer awareness in September: Prostate, ovarian and thyroid

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September was an awareness month for three types of cancer – prostate, ovarian and thyroid – and the emphasis fell on early detection, something to keep in mind year round. Man up. Get checked.  #manupgetchecked This month, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) teamed up with boxing legend Evander Holyfield for a PSA. The PCF also

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Getting ready for psoriasis awareness

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Image courtesy of the National Psoriasis Foundation Tomorrow is the official start of Psoriasis Awareness Month. The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) wants people with psoriasis to know they are not alone: Over 7.5 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with the condition, and more than 4,800 people with psoriasis are sharing what it’s like on PatientsLikeMe.

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Hartfell shares about her PatientsLikeMeInMotion™ experience

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PatientsLikeMe members hail from around the globe, and recently, 63 people gathered on the coast of Scotland for a walk to raise awareness of IPF and help people with IPF through Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. The coolest part? The event was organized entirely online by PatientsLikeMe member Hartfell, and through the PatientsLikeMeInMotion™ program, everyone

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Chris Hannah, founder of CHSG, talks cluster headaches, clinical trials and more

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In the beginning of June, we posted about National Headache and Migraine Awareness Month, and today, we’re continuing the conversation with Chris Hannah, the founder of Cluster Headache Support Group (CHSG). He recently sat down for a PatientsLikeMe blog interview, and he spoke at length about everything related to cluster headaches. Below, read what he

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