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I wanted to share this map because mental health advocacy is a social justice issue that I believe is not reported often enough. There is not a taboo on mental illness like there was 20 years ago, but attitudes that degrade the mentally ill, or even view the mentally ill as not necessarily dangerous, but "different" still remain.
Because Athens historically housed a large mentally ill population at what is now called The Ridges, and mental illness is generally first seen between the ages of 18-24, this city has a larger mentally ill population than most of its size. Mental health advocacy is therefore an essential issue in this city. For those interested, all of the locations on my map include links. Call or visit websites to find out how to get involved, or how to help yourself or someone you know who may benefit from any of the services offered at these locations.
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