Make It OK Stories

Marty's story Marty Parrish alternated between periods of wellness and depression over three decades. Read Marty's story

Carrie's story Carrie Clogg has been fighting stigma her entire life — not for herself, but for her son. Read Carrie's story

Dawn's story Dawn Martinez Oropeza wants to remove barriers for Latinx youth in need of mental health resources. Read Dawn's story

Karla's story Karla Walsh struggled with anorexia nervosa — an eating disorder and mental illness. Read Karla's story

Kristin's story Kristin Sauter still deals with anxiety, but has developed healthy coping habits. Read Kristin's story

Krys' story Therapy helped Krys Rankin have a greater understanding of her mental illness. Read Krys' story

Ann's story Ann Flood might’ve sought help for her ADHD earlier in life if it wasn’t for the stigma.  Read Ann's story

Orlando's story Orlando Fuentes wants to be known as an ally for those struggling with mental illness. Read Orlando's story

Sarah's story Sarah Noll Wilson, who suffers from panic disorder, wants others is to seek help if they need it. Read Sarah's story

Claire's story After learning how to manage her mental illness, Claire Richmond became more confident. Read Claire's story

Dan's story After seeking professional help, Dan Hanrahan is now grateful for his mental health journey. Read Dan's story

Beth's story After Beth Nyguard's husband took his own life, she wants to speak out about stigma. Read Beth's story

Danny's story A traumatic childhood experience caused Danny Beyer to experience anxiety as an adult. Read Danny's story

Lauren's story Lauren Matysik is open about her mental health struggles, hoping her story can help others. Read Lauren's story

Lyndsey's story After coming to terms with her mental illness, Lyndsey Fennelly has become a mental health advocate. Read Lyndsey's story

Nina's story Nina Richtman wants others to know that her sons, who suffer from PTSD, are trying their best. Read Nina's story

Wes' story Getting help for his depression made Wes Mallgren feel like "that dark cloud vanished." Read Wes' story

Gina's story  It took Gina Skinner-Thebo two decades to find the right coping mechanisms for her depression. Read Gina's story

Mary Nelle's story Mary Nelle Trefz's support system helped her cope with postpartum depression. Read Mary Nelle's story

Franklin's story Franklin Johnson grew up in the 1960s, when mental illness went largely undiagnosed. Read Franklin's story

Mary & Larry's story  Mary Neubauer and Larry Loss are advocates for mental health in honor of their son, Sergei. Read Mary & Larry's story

Anne's story Anne Harris Carter now speaks openly about her Bipolar Type II diagnosis. Read Anne's story

Ben's story Once Ben Rogers found the right medication for his depression, his whole life changed. Read Ben's story

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