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This October 10th we're honored to celebrate World Mental Health Day, an international day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
This year, Wattpad has partnered up with RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone to raise awareness for the importance of mental health and available resources for those who are struggling.
RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone is an e-mental health service for Black youth across Canada, providing them with wellness and mental health support and resources. To highlight this service, Kids Help Phone enlisted the help of one of our very own writers, FallonDeMornay. Her story features a young girl who's burning the candle at both ends, trying to be the perfect daughter, the perfect student, the perfect sister, all while navigating her first heartbreak.
Her story is one that we can all relate to in one-way or another, and one we'd encourage you to check out. Take a few moments on this World Mental Health Day to share your support in the comments for all those who may be struggling:
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Thank you for being part of our community and helping create a safe place for all voices and stories to be heard and uplifted.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, wellness or in need of a safe space of their own, text CONNECT to 686868. Black youth in particular can text RISE to 686868 to connect with a trained volunteer crisis responder, at any time of day or night. Additional information is available here.
