Write a short essay about your knowledge of or experience with mental illness as you perceive it to be.

The essay could (but not necessarily) include things below:

Think mental illness is?

What do you think causes mental illness?

Do you know people who have mental illness?

If so, how has it impacted them or others?

Have you had a mental illness or been concerned that you might?

If so, how have you addressed it or maybe denied it?

What does it mean to be mentally healthy?

In this class, is there anything in particular that you'd like to learn more about?

Do you need a referral to get more support - if so, please let me or others know so we can make that connection. My first job at the mental health center logo was "helping YOU build a life YOU can live with.