Battle Quote by Jenny Lawson

For anyone to come forward and speak about their own struggles with mental health and tell their own personal story - that takes courage.

— Jen Psaki

“Be dedicated to change the way in which people see mental illness, at all levels of society. If not for yourself, advocate for those…

— Germany Kent

Many politicians, celebrities, businessmen and women, and community leaders now are open about their struggles with mental illnesses, something almost unheard of when I…

— Rosalynn Carter

Mental health is seen as a massive drag to have to write about - worthy, dull. Something you should 'have' to read / write about.

— Caitlin Moran

There was a really positive environment in my household around a conversation about mental illness, and that helped me never really feel that discomfort…

— Noah Kahan

I would've been able to write anything about mental-health crises had I not felt good.

— Maria Bamford

The prevalence of mental illness compels me to give it - and the people suffering from it - a voice.

— Mariel Hemingway

“Many mental health professionals are drawn to the field in part to resolve their own personal struggles.”

— Gary Small

“What other than mental illness spurs normal people to write prolifically? The chief cause is not quite illness, but nearly: love, especially unhappy love.”

— Alice W. Flaherty

You could tie my hands to my sides, I suppose, but I have to write. For my own mental health, I need to write.

— J. K. Rowling

“I won't say that writing tamed the Black Beast. It soothed him, though, enough so he agreed simply to occupy a corner of my…

— Terri Cheney

“Just taking the time to put your mental health first, acknowledging that it deserves respect and care, and accepting help when you need it,…

— A.J. Mendez Brooks