Mental health has been a key part of my life for as long as I can remember, I’ve had friends, loved ones and even myself struggle to talk about how they feel under the fear and stigma attached to mental health. By raising awareness for mental health, we are challenging these social issues and creating a safe space for people to express how they feel and encourage healthier approaches to deal with mental illness especially in young adults. Men especially are affected by stereotypes of ‘not showing emotions’ forcing them to battle in silence. My goal, along with many others, is to raise as much awareness as possible to these issues to change our perceptions of mental health and to improve our generations out look on how we approach these extremely important issues.