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Unless you studied psychology in college, we’re willing to bet you probably didn’t learn about mental health in school. Many families are hush-hush about emotional stuff, too. So when it comes to navigating mental wellness, we’re often left to teach ourselves by reading articles, chatting with others, or going to therapy.If we had proper mental health education from a young age, maybe — just maybe — we could spare ourselves a lot of heartache, trauma, and mistakes throughout our life.We’d love to know: What’s something about mental health you wish you would have learned sooner? And, only if you feel comfortable answering, where or how did you learn this lesson? Share your thoughts with us at wellnesswire@healthline.com.
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