Chicago Organization Uses Live Storytelling To Discuss Mental Health

The video discusses the use of live storytelling by the Chicago-based nonprofit Erasing the Distance to promote mental health awareness. It highlights the challenges of discussing mental health due to stigma and the importance of finding language to express personal experiences. The organization uses professional actors to perform real stories shared in interviews, followed by discussions to help audiences articulate their own experiences. The initiative aims to reach diverse audiences, including schools and workplaces, to foster open conversations about mental health.

What role do moderated discussions play after the performances?

In what ways can storytelling help individuals articulate their mental health experiences?