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Stories Featured in: MAINTAIN A SOLID MENTAL HEALTH Rise to Greater Heights Dr. Susie Mierzwik * Minenhle Sibisi * Dr. Euvonka Farabee * Nkosinathi Gwebu * Dr. Neelam Rai * Thula Simelane * Dr. Deleshia Jemison * Candy Messer Crystal Askew Lawson * Laura M. Troyer, MBA * Kendra Williams * Helen Shabangu Mental health is something we all have, which is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own potential, just like physical health. Perceptions of stigma by treatment providers are known to prevent people from seeking care, which leads them not to work productively and fruitfully to make a contribution to her or his own community. All of us in the mental health community need to raise our voices against stigma associated with mental illness, which in turn can help reduce self-stigma someone with a mental illness may feel. Education is important, and it’s good to be aware of useful, factual information regarding mental illness, but there are other things we can do to help reduce stigma associated with mental illness. Every day, in every possible way, we need to stand up to stigma, more importantly, understanding mental illness paves the way for evidence-based therapies and treatment options. Dr. Nompumelelo Real Kunene is an International Human Rights Policy Analyst and a Diplomacy and Protocol Specialist. She consults on policies and procedures related to protocol, diplomacy, and human rights compliance. This passionate leader holds a Ph.D. with a discipline in Leadership and Business. She is also a highly sought after energetic certified Les Brown International speaker. Dr. Kunene is your resilience to greatness coach who empowers motivated professionals and entrepreneurs with the tools they need to RISE TO GREATER HEIGHTS and start, grow and scale their business. Dr. Kunene is an Award-Winning Author, 10x Number 1 Amazon and International bestselling author. Her #1 bestselling book “Rise to Greater