Carol Zuniga, MS, LLP, CEO of Hegira Health, Inc.
March 2024
Despite organized worldwide events to raise awareness, destigmatize and normalize conversations around teen mental health issues, such as World Teen Mental Wellness Day recognized March 2, according to “Stigma Health” (August 2022) stigma around mental illness continues to be is a significant barrier to a young person’s access to mental health services.
The work around stigma reduction and change to attitudes around mental health has been heavily focused on educating and encouraging our kids to openly make mental wellness everyone’s concern. School-based mental health services, mental wellness curriculum and “safe” spaces are common in our middle and high schools.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with mental health or substance use issues contact Hegira Health call 734-458-4601 or visit www.hegirahealth.org.
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About the author
Carol Zuniga, MS, LLP, CEO of Hegira Health, Inc. is a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience in the healthcare industry. Hegira Health, Inc., is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services with clinic locations in Western Wayne and the Downriver communities. Visit www.hegirahealth.org.