Fight the Stigma: Depression Awareness Bow | Mental Health Advocacy and Self-Care

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND:  These ribbons are HANDMADE which means they will not be made identical and may slightly differ from those pictured. Each ribbon comes with a REMOVABLE barrette clip Perfect for not only wearing in your hair on the days when you just want to pull it up out of your face, these ribbons are also great for attaching to any purse or backpack. No matter how you wear them, however, our hope is that you will wear them as a way to fight mental health stigmas and be the person who reminds others that IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY. D E P R E S S I O N It's one of those words that so many people hear (and even use) on a daily basis, but never really seem to understand. Depression isn't just feeling perpetually "sad" or "bummed". Depression is heavy. It not only alters one's mood and perception of life, but also causes physical symptoms ranging from dizziness and fatigue to gastrointestinal issues, changes in appetite, and bodily pain. Depression is debilitating, l