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'This Is My Brave' Uses Performances To Reduce The Stigma Of Mental Illness

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Miles Wiscombe shares his story about bipolar disorder at 'This Is My Brave Boise 2017.'

'This Is My Brave' is a community performance of storytellers sharing their experiences in an effort to reduce the stigma attached to mental illness. Through song, poetry and the spoken word, performers address the sometimes uncomfortable topics surrounding mental health and we talk with one of the performers about the upcoming performance.

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