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It’s sort of beautiful how today’s memes can be shared worldwide in a matter of minutes. What once would have been only local news or spread via word of mouth can go viral overnight. And now, we all know about the teen who was denied entry into the United States for having a meme of JD Vance on his phone, which, of course, inspired hundreds of other memes to be created.

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Duygu Balan, LPCC, wrote a piece for Psychology Today breaking down some of the pros and cons of mental health memes. First, the therapist notes that these silly images can help us feel less alone when we bond over shared experiences. They can also help us reframe our thoughts and break stigmas surrounding mental health issues. Plus, they can allow us to build a sense of community amongst those who enjoy similar