In this presentation, youth and young adults will learn considerations when preparing to speak publicly about your mental health experiences, what ideas you might include and strategies for reflecting and debriefing after sharing your story. Join us to hear from a group of young adults and peer support specialists who speak publicly about their mental health and have learned that in doing so it has helped with owning their own narratives, allow them to grow as individuals and to build community among people with share experiences. ![]() There is much value in encouraging youth and young adults to have open conversation about mental health and challenging life experiences. Presented by: Kevin Segal, Markus Perry, Elias Peirce, Saras Yerlig, PIER Program Speakers’ Bureau Conference Agendaġ2:30 – 1:45 / Sharing Your Story – AJourney in Ownership, Building Community and Reducing Stigma ![]() Recognizing that our mental health is just as important as our physical health and accepting individuals who struggle for a period – or a lifetime – is critical to reducing the fear, worry, blame, and shame that families and their loved ones experience – and increases the likelihood that those who are in need will seek te support and treatment they deserve. Mental health exists on a spectrum and almost everyone experiences challenges at some point in their life. ![]() We believe the term acceptance more directly combats prejudice. This significant shift to “acceptance” speaks more directly to our goal to eliminate bias and discrimination that individuals with a mental illness diagnosis or symptoms experience. Join us on May 2nd for our Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week Virtual Conference! Previously called Children’s Mental Health “Awareness”, in 2022 we’re changing the “A” to Acceptance.
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