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My mission to change the narrative of mental health | Glenn Close
Dec 19, 2023
Glenn Close, the legendary actor and mental health advocate, shares her journey in combating the stigma around mental health. She opens up about her family’s struggles and the courage it takes to seek help, highlighting the importance of community support. Close discusses her organization, Bring Change to Mind, and the vital role of youth in mental health advocacy. She stresses the need for better resources and awareness, particularly for teenagers, as she encourages open conversations about mental health to foster understanding and support.
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- Glenn Close founded the organization Brain Change to Mind, which has established over 540 clubhouses across the US, providing peer-to-peer support for teenagers facing mental health challenges.
- Improved resources and support for families affected by mental illness, recognizing signs like anxiety and depression, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health are crucial aspects of creating a comprehensive mental health care system.
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Glenn Close's Personal Journey and Advocacy
Glenn Close reflects on her family's experience with mental illness and the stigma surrounding it. She discusses how her sister Jessie and her son Kaelan's struggles with mental illness inspired her to start the organization called Brain Change to Mind. Through Brain Change to Mind, they have established over 540 clubhouses in 43 states, providing peer-to-peer support for teenagers facing mental health challenges.
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