Rachel Abbott

Do you think that social media has a negative effect on the stigma surrounding social health?

Including others who are seen as different is one way the stigma surrounding mental health can be reduced. #EM203Robin

The stigma surrounding mental health doesn't just occur externally but internally as well. #EM203Robin

For people who have experienced a mental health illness, stigmatization and discrimination can be the difference between getting help and suffering in silence, making the reduction of stigmatization important. #EM203Robin

As heart disease contributes to 34% of the 7 million deaths caused by air pollution exposure, there is an immediate urge to resolve this prevalent, global issue. Perhaps incentivizing electric cars could be a feasible solution? #EM203Robin

The educational digital divide is a global problem and we must do everything we can to bridge this gap. #EM203Robin #EM203Research #closethedivide

It's not enough to educate others about mental health to reduce the stigma. While it is an important step, policies should also be implemented, especially on social media to ensure that stigmatizing messages aren't created in the first place.

Did you know that the stigma surrounding mental health causes 40% of people not to seek the help that they need? Let's work together to reduce the stigma by becoming educated and standing up for others on social media. #EM203Robin camh.ca/en/driving-cha…

Excuse me human it’s #NationalSandwichDay and you should give me that chimkin sandwich now woof!

This source suggests that there are 4 approaches to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. They include education, literacy campaigns, contact, and peer services. #EM203Research nap.edu/read/23442/cha…

One of the great initiatives that are currently working to bring awareness and break the stigma surrounding mental health. #EM203Robin #EM203Research

@JennaFreedman I really like your concept map as it really points to the different dimensions of Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. As you have pointed out, there are many risk factors associated with this health condition.

@OnlineTyson a problem that could be associated with educational materials that are currently used in schools is the fact that they may not be adequate for the different learning styles that people have.

@EM203rabbott your concept map provides a very thorough organization of the current issue of mental health. As you have demonstrated, mental health stigma is a product of many social factors especially from public unawareness. #EM203problems

@Em203Lee I totally agree. Learning has changed a lot in the past few years because of technology and the digital age. It will be interesting to see how technology continues to change how people learn and interact with others in the future.

The first three weeks of EM203 has helped me expand my knowledge on how technology is changing the way we interact with one another and how we learn. The digital age is truly different than the past and a lot of change has been made #EM203Robin.

@ISinghEM203 I also look forward to learning more about learning in the digital age. Learning through the use of pen and paper can be useful to some people. However, many have adapted to different digital technologies to enhance their learning!

The last few weeks of EM 203 have taught me about learning in the digital age and how one can do without paper and pen. Looking forward to learning more of the same ! #EM203Robin

@davenport_ryley It's so cool that there are multiple ways of communicating the same information so people who learn in different ways (auditory, visual, etc.) can all learn and understand the material in a way that works best for them.

EM203 is teaching me that everyone learns in different ways, and that there are a variety of media platforms that influence our learning. The new digital age is improving our learning and should be used accordingly. #EM203Robin

@EM203MWright Totally agree, the internet is full of useful information. It literally takes no time at all to find what you are looking for with a simple Google search, making the research process so much faster.

In my EM203 class I have quickly realized how dependent I am on technology. I use to work on task until I figured them out, but now its more efficient and much easier to google the solution. #EM203Robin

@EM203HBarrett Learning in groups is such a valuable tool! It's cool to see how technology such as Skype and other messaging/video chat applications make it possible for people to learn together in a group no matter where they are in the world.

It has been very interesting learning about the different learning theories - specifically constructivism, which emphasizes the importance of learning in groups. Technology allows us to communicate in groups online, which can better enhance our learning experience! #EM203Robin