Mental Health & Addiction: A Youth's Perspective (featuring Lana Abunijem)Mental Health & Addiction: A Youth's Perspective (featuring Lana Abunijem)
One Story
Lana Abunijem discusses mental health, addiction, and breaking stigma with Anusha Ghosh on 'One Story'.
8:45•2 Dec 2020
Youth Voices on Mental Health: Lana Abunijem's Take on Addiction and Stigma
“I wish our country did differently was educating more about mental health and taking that negative stereotype that comes on mental health and addiction and drugs and making it more, normalizing it a little bit so that people who are struggling with whatever mental health addiction, anything, are more open to asking for help.”
Imagine being a young advocate in the mental health field, trying to break down barriers and change perceptions. That's exactly what Lana Abunijem is doing. In this episode of 'One Story', host Anusha Ghosh sits down with Lana, an intern at Mental Health America, to discuss the critical issues surrounding mental health and addiction from a youth perspective.
Lana shares her experiences working with programs like Teens for Hope, which educates young people about mental health and raises awareness in communities. The conversation dives into how COVID-19 has affected mental health and the intricate ways addiction intertwines with mental health challenges. One of the most compelling parts of the discussion is Lana's insight into the damaging effects of stigma around these issues.
She emphasizes the need for education and open dialogue to normalize conversations about mental health and addiction. If you're interested in understanding how the younger generation is tackling these pressing issues, this episode offers a fresh and inspiring perspective.
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