On Friday, Oct. 10, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, the Ohio MIND Movement, of which the OPPA is an active partner, announced plans to launch a statewide video contest to raise awareness among young people about the harm of discrimination against those living with a mental illness. The theme of the contest will be Imagine a World … where all individuals living with mental illness are free from discrimination and actively seek treatment, wellness and recovery.
"The stigma of mental illness is a very real and destructive force in our society, which frequently causes those most in need to refrain from seeking potentially lifesaving treatment. This contest is a creative way to shine a light on this important issue, and hopefully in the process change some minds and reverse some prejudices," said Steven Jewell, MD, President-elect of the Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association.
Video Contest Description and Rules