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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Esmé Weijun Wang: Beyond Boundaries
Feb 6, 2024
Esmé Weijun Wang, a dazzling writer living with chronic illness and schizophrenia, shares her journey of being accepted into Yale, struggling with mental health, receiving a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and becoming an advocate for mental health.
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- Esmé Weijun Wang emphasizes the importance of eliminating the stigma around mental health and advocating for better policies and kindness towards those dealing with mental illness.
- As May Way June Wong found solace in understanding her experiences and advocating for herself and others with mental health challenges, she inspired positive change, leading Yale University to revise their mental health policies for students.
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Eliminating Stigma Around Mental Health
As May Way June Wong, a writer and speaker, spoke at Yale University about the importance of eliminating the stigma around mental health. She shared her personal experience of being kicked out of Yale due to a mental health crisis, emphasizing the need for better policies and kindness towards those dealing with mental illness.
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