The talk about mental health has increased in the recent years with the COVID-19 pandemic and the issues that surround it.  We have seen an increase in drug abuse, job loss, and families struggling to meet their needs.  This added stress from the pandemic has taken a drastic toll on the mental health of Americans which is why we must continue to promote it and get people the help that they need.  I personally think that there is a negative stigmatism around mental health.  I think that people are afraid to come forward about their own struggles because they are ashamed of being looked down on or looked at in a negative manner.  This can be due to cultural/religious norms or even pressure from surrounding peers.  What makes matters worse is that these emotions and feelings become bottled up and by the time they reach out for help the situation is worse than it was before.  We must continue to talk about mental health so people can become more comfortable with opening up about it and so that we can continue to learn more about it.