What are the consequences of stigmatizing mental illness? What can you do as a college student to reduce stigma in mental illness?

Reflection journal
Discuss what stigma is
Many believe that stigma surrounding mental health is “socially constructed”. Discuss what that means, and why you think it may exist.

Discuss in what ways are mental illnesses stigmatized. Provide specific examples.

Watch: Go to This is “My Brave” and select one of the stories of people overcoming stigma and being successful despite their mental illness and watch.

Reflect: What are the consequences of stigmatizing mental illness? What can you do as a college student to reduce stigma in mental illness?

Watch: Kenadie Cobbin-Richardson performs, “I Can’t Breathe”