Ways to Fight Mental Health Stigma

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Generally speaking, our culture isn’t very acceptant of people with mental disabilities. So, if someone ends up being diagnosed with a mental health disorder like depression, a majority of them will clam up in a social situation. It’s because of the social stigma that they’re afraid to open up to people, fearful that they’re just going to be told to be happy, smile, get over it and move on — a gross oversimplification of a very real mental disability.

Read the article to know why it is crucial to care for mental health and how to help others manage their feelings and emotions to get back on track.

https://www.nami.org/blogs/nami-blog/october-2017/9-ways-to-fight-mental-health-stigma

Discussion Questions:

  1. Do all people value the body the same as the mind? Explain.
  2. What prevents people from opening up to others and learning how to overcome problems?
  3. What are the ways to get over a mental health problem?
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