A group of young people are fighting the stigma of mental health by sharing their stories.
Dozens of teenagers with gathered at the steps of the Statehouse today to raise awareness of mental health issues among young people. Youth Move Ohio is a branch of the state鈥檚 National Alliance on Mental Illness, or .
Cynthia Fernan of Columbus told the group about how she鈥檚 successfully living her life with and the importance of shedding the stigma of mental health challenges.
鈥淲e are all on our own path for stability, and we need to be acknowledged for how resilient we are.鈥�
The group wants lawmakers to strengthen community programs that support young people with mental health problems, including children's services, juvenile correctional facilities and addiction programs.
