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Students speak up about mental health

A national essay challenge encouraged students to address the challenges of stigma, fear, and improving mental health education and treatment, particularly in vulnerable populations

The National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), in collaboration with the Calvin J. Li Memorial Foundation, sponsored the contest and selected winners from more than 160 entries from high school students across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Take a look at the 12 winning and honorable mention essays on NIMHD's website.

Source: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

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