Compose a first-person narrative (i.e., a journal entry, personal blog, podcast script, etc.) reflecting the perspective of a person looking to access mental health and/or addiction services.

Research a population (i.e., newcomers to Canada, single parents, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community) and develop a perspective surrounding what somebody from this population might experience with their first experience with the mental health and/ or addictions sector.

Consider the following to guide your creative process:

• Who is this person? What are their values?
• What is important to this person? What are their goals related to care/ recovery?
• What might be some of the person's unique needs or concerns that should be considered?
• Does this person face any barriers?
• Does this person have any strengths?
• Apply the social determinants of health lens throughout your response. look for five hundred to seven fifty words