Redding resident and community organizer, David Wharton, pushed through many layers of stigma to reach a place of healing in his life. He manages his anxiety and depression with medication, counseling and volunteer service.
"I found that giving back to my community had a profound impact on the way I thought about myself and others..."
Read more of David's story in his [Full story].
About one in four people will struggle with a mental illness every year, and about 40 people in Shasta County die by suicide every year. Because of shame and discrimination associated with mental health problems, many people don't seek the help they need.
The Brave Faces Portrait Gallery and True Colors Art Gallery use true stories of hope and recovery to fight stigma by improving our understanding of mental illness and suicide.
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