Embracing Mental Wellness

2. The process of removing or diminishing negative connotations or social stigma associated with a particular group, condition, or person.
6. A set of negative beliefs people may hold against those who experience mental health conditions.
8. Health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior.
10. A state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life
11. The concept that oppression is linked together through the interconnected nature of social identities, such as race, gender, and disability.
13. Providing what each person needs to achieve a fair outcome, recognizing that people may have different starting points.
14. To agree with and give encouragement to someone or something.
15. The unique set of characteristics, beliefs, and experiences that define who a person is, both individually and as a member of social groups.

1. Abnormal eating behaviors that may negatively impact physical and or mental health.
3. Feelings of persistent sadness and or hopelessness, which may lead to suicidal thoughts and acts of self-harm.
4. A range of efforts aimed at promoting awareness, understanding, and support for mental health issues.
5. Marked by thoughts of self-harm or ending one's life.
7. A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
9. The intentional overuse of drugs and harmful substances.
12. The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.