Blog 2. Yilianny


Topic 1.

-Universal health care 

The importance of health, and how health is being affected by inequality and in many cases by poor funding.

Topic 2-

Mental Health Taboos:

I think mental health is very important. I would like to talk about how silence, shame and fear of what others will say prevent many people from seeking help.

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/stigma

The article is about mental health and tells us how many people have trouble talking about their mental health due to shame and fear of being judged by society. The article shows us a bit about mental health in different nationalities and cultures and tells us that one of the best ways to counter mental health stigma is by talking to people we trust who can offer help in this regard.

Quote:

Many societies expect men to be tough and to hide their emotions. This expectation means men are far less likely to seek help than women, but also have increased rates of depression and suicide.

Topic 3.

  • Immigration.

I would like to talk about how immigration contributes to economic growth and how it enriches cultural diversity.

I was watching the news and heard about this topic, which caught my attention.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/28/are-immigrants-taking-jobs-from-us-workers-heres-what-economists-say.html

This article addresses the misconception that has grown, especially after the speech of presidential candidate Donald Trump, that immigrants have a negative impact on the economy of the United States. The article challenges this false belief by offering facts and evidence that demonstrate how immigrants help the economy, and even create jobs.

Quote: (Fact)

Immigrants take jobs but they also create new ones by spending in local economies and by starting businesses, economists said. One 2020 research paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research found immigrants are 80% more likely to become entrepreneurs than native workers.