Make It OK to Talk About Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder

Mental health is health—and we all have it. It influences how we think, feel, act, manage stress, connect with others, and handle life’s challenges. While everyone has mental health, many people also live with a substance use disorder, and some experience a co-occurring mental health condition with substance use disorder, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder.

So why aren’t we talking about it? Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to starting conversations and seeking support due to myths and misunderstandings about mental health and substance use disorders.

Join us for this free 60-minute virtual community conversation to:

• Learn about Make It OK, mental health and substance use disorders, myths versus facts, and the impact of stigma
• Talk openly about mental health and substance use disorders, share stories of recovery and build comfort and confidence in knowing what to say and how to offer support
• Share that recovery is possible and explore available resources that empower people to get the support and care they need to heal and thrive

REGISTER TODAY, and together, let’s stop the stigma and Make It OK to learn, talk, and share by creating space for curiosity, understanding, and discovering ways we can show up with more compassion, kindness, and humility for those impacted by substance use disorders.

To learn more, visit MakeItOK.org.