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“We wanted to generate a statewide anti-stigma campaign and provide an outlet for everyone to learn more about mental health disorders,” said Chandra Story, a public information officer specializing in health and wellness.

“Stigmas can be a mark of shame that prevent families from getting the help they need.” Stigmas associated with mental health disorders can be some of the most challenging, she said.

“Some families don’t know where to go, and some of (their obstacles are) problems navigating the system and the criteria to get help,” Harlow said.

“But that’s what the federation is for.

They find the holes and help families fill them with support.” There are a variety of ways in which a family can get support, Harlow said.

“If a child needs medicines, they can get help with that.

Some children can receive help at school,” she said.

“There are even wrap-around services that help support a child in and out of school.

It just depends on the child’s needs.” Story said she wants people to understand that children with mental health disorders have the same emotions and express themselves in the same way as others.

Both Harlow and Story said they strongly encourage students to view the art display.

It may not seem relevant to their lives now, but in the future they may know someone affected by a mental health disorder, Story said.

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