Some main points to focus on are:

1. The importance of mental health and how it is intertwined with physical health. The American Public Health Association has a short video which discusses mental health as well as a Mental Health Page (LINK HERE: https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/mental-health )with additional resources.

https://youtu.be/wTYnpcKM0jg

2. How common mental illness is and the need to address the stigma associated with mental illness.

3. Public health's role in injury prevention and control. The Centers for Disease Control have an Injury Prevention & Control Page (LINK HERE: https://www.cdc.gov/injury/index.html ) with key areas of focus such as drug overdose, suicide prevention, firearm violence, and sexual violence prevention.

ANSWER:

New thread and address the following.

1. Why do you think mental health is so stigmatized in our communities?

2. What do you think can be done to address the stigma around mental health?

3. Please share a flyer, image,meme etcyou have seen on campus or on social media that promotes mental health.