On April 9th, 2016, I attended an event ran by the EESO and SSA that discussed the topic of mental illness. The event was made up of various student and guest speaker performances ranging from spoken word poetry to cultural dances. The event meant a lot to me because it made me realize the struggles that people with mental illnesses in different cultures go through. People in every culture experience mental illness and many cultures often shame people with these problems or ignore them, so they are forced to suffer.
This event brought to my attention the importance of advocating for correct treatment regarding mental health in every culture. No matter what culture someone is a part of, they should be able to speak freely about their struggles. I was reminded that helping people always goes beyond culture. We all should help one another in many issues, not only mental health. I will always think of that in my future endeavors. Its a skill that is most vital when working in such a diverse world.