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Mental Health Awareness In Today's Society:

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN TODAY'S SOCIETY:

TAKING A LOOK AT MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE STIGMA THAT COMES WITH IT
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SUFFERERS

26.2% OF AMERICANS (18+)
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STAKEHOLDERS

PATIENTS, FAMILIES, GENERAL PUBLIC, PSYCHOLOGISTS
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STIGMA?

A MARK OF DISGRACE ASSOCIATED WITH A PARTICULAR CICUMSTANCE
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"We whisper about mental health issues and avoid asking too many questions...there should be no shame in discussing or seeking help."

- President Obama

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WHAT'S THE IMPORTANCE?

ELIMINATE THE STIGMA SO PEOPLE CAN BE COMFORTABLE
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HOW DO WE RID THE STIGMA?

RAISE AWARENESS!
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To make tomorrow better,
We must help
the people of today

THEODORE KOUNTOUROGIANNIS