In this module, we explore the world of mental health disorders and how they affect the lives of individuals and those around them. Students also learn how social stigma can interfere with an individual's ability to reach out for needed help. For this discussion forum, students will further explore how social stigma affects people and their mental health, and how society can fight to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

• Identify two celebrities or prominent social figures who have come forward to bring awareness to the stigma surrounding mental health disorders by sharing their stories about mental health.
• Describe each person's struggle with mental health illness:
• Specify their particular psychological disorder
• Describe the symptoms of their disorder
• Do you believe their stories help bring awareness to mental health issues? Why or why not?
• Give suggestions for how society can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues.