Tipper Gore Quotes

The mental health conversation is very important to me. I have friends that struggle with various mental illnesses. I've struggled with depression and anxiety. I'm very interested in how we deal with that.

I'm a big proponent of having a mental health component go along with whatever the physical realities are.

A child's mental health is just as important as their physical health and deserves the same quality of support.

There is no health without mental health; mental health is too important to be left to the professionals alone, and mental health is everyone's business.

The response from the beginning has been really, really wonderful and positive. People have always really responded to me talking about mental health.

It's absolutely crucial that we look at mental health not just through the prism of health but in a cross-cutting way.

It's like any other part of your body - your mental health gets sick, and it needs treatment.

Mental health is something that's really important to me.

I believe that every human being has mental challenges.

People take the mickey out of mental health, but it is very delicate.

Mental health is often missing from public health debates even though it's critical to wellbeing.

I'm convinced that we can shape a different future for this country as it relates to mental health and as it relates to suicide.

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

Treating mental health illness is compassionate and saves money.

It's okay to talk about mental health issues. It's okay to admit that you have anxiety. It doesn't take away from your power. It's totally normal.

We need to have mental health support and early interventions integrated into our education system from a young age.

I've always been an advocate for mental health.

We must make sure the stigma is removed around mental health and commanders must make it clear on a consistent basis that their door is open for everyone. Servicemembers need to know that command is there for them, to offer assistance however and wherever needed.

Everyone knows someone who is struggling with a mental health issue, whether it's depression, trauma or substance abuse. It affects everyone, so we all have a stake in making sure good treatment is available.

I think black men especially should go to therapy and seek out mental help, because we need it. Even if you don't think you need it, we need it.

It is as imperative to take care of our minds as is our bodies and hence seeking help for mental illness is of paramount importance.

We will not give up the fight to ensure that mental health is the given the priority it needs and deserves.

I wanted to write a story about my struggles with depression and mental health. It's an issue that needs to be talked about more.

For mental illnesses, we need better access to treatment and diagnosis.

There isn't anybody out there who doesn't have a mental health issue, whether it's depression, anxiety, or how to cope with relationships. Having OCD is not an embarrassment anymore - for me. Just know that there is help and your life could be better if you go out and seek the help.