June Mental Health in the News Summary Mental health is finally gaining the attention it deserves in mainstream news, from policy changes to innovative treatments. This post highlights how current media coverage helps reduce stigma, encourages open conversations, and supports  mental health recovery  efforts globally.  The Power of Visibility Growing up, I did not truly understand what mental health was, and I recall that it was rarely talked about openly.   When Mental Health Was Only Mentioned in Crisis I don’t remember ever having conversations about mental health, unless it was in the context of  mental illness . And even then, it usually came up when someone was “not okay” in a way that felt extreme or alarming. Someone is in crisis. We didn’t talk about things like: anxiety sadness emotional exhaustion Not as everyday human experiences, just symptoms of someone who was “struggling.” Mental health became a label, a diagnosis, something to be whispered about...