Mental health stigma

We learned from you that stigma (judgement/embarrassment) plays a role in youth mental health issues. Who or what makes youth feel this stigma? Why? How does stigma affect someone’s ability to get help for mental health issues? What would make it easier for youth to...

Mental health coverage

Intro: We want to hear your opinion about health insurance coverage of mental health treatment. A 2010 policy requires that people with health insurance get free mental health treatment. On a scale from 1-5, how important is this policy to you? (1= Not at all, 5=...

Mental health

When we asked MyVoicers about health care, a lot of people brought up mental health. Is mental health care important to you? Tell us more! Many people experience emotional and mental health concerns. How would you know when to seek help for an emotional or mental...

Menstruation and period poverty

Do you feel knowledgeable about menstruation (i.e., periods)? Why or why not? Have you ever had a conversation with somebody about periods? Give us an example. Do you feel comfortable discussing periods with others? Why or why not? Some people have problems accessing...

Marijuana use in pregnancy

What do you think about the use of marijuana (smoking, edibles, etc.) during pregnancy? What do you think are the risks of using marijuana during pregnancy? Do you think healthcare providers should talk about marijuana use with people who are pregnant? Why or why not?...