Stigma and discrimination come easily when all we see are the things that make us different – if all we know about someone is that they had a mental illness or are going through a tough time, it becomes easier to exclude them. This changes when we get to know the other person on a human level. Activities that help us see the whole person help us find shared interests or experiences, and understand differences. Mental health then becomes just a part of who someone is – it’s not all that they are.
