Health Quote by Lola Young
“I think it's super important to break down the stigma of taking medication for mental health because, right now, if you had a heart condition, you may take some. So we should make sure physical health and mental health are viewed on par.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Mental Health Awareness Forum, 2022
She urges equalizing mental health with physical health, reducing stigma around medication.
In simple terms: Mental health should be treated like physical health.
Key Takeaway
Normalize mental health treatment.
Themes
stigma
health parity
medication
advocacy
equality
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advocacy
educational
When to use this quote
- clinic visits
- workplace wellness
- education campaigns
- policy making
Key Concepts
public health policy
social perception
patient rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers exist?
- How can education help?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched beliefs is slow.
