This three-hour session introduces the concept that mental health affects five out five people. Mental health is everyone’s concern and recognizing that mental health is more than the absence of mental illness, helps build awareness and understanding related to providing safety and connection for those in need. In this session we look at characteristics of different types of mental illness with the lens of a caring community. The real life testimonials and strength-based language make this a good starting point to understanding where we can influence mental health in our families, workplaces and communities.