|  If you've been reading this newsletter for some time, you know how passionate I am about mental health. (And if you're new, welcome!)Working as a wellness editor with a focus on mental health doesn't come without its frustrations. The public has come a long way in expressing compassion toward these issues, but for as much progress as we've made, there's still plenty of stigma that needs dismantling.That's never more apparent than when there's a tragic event in the news. Experts say one of the most pervasive myths about mental illness is that it is the sole reason a tragedy like a mass shooting occurs.I chatted with a few mental health professionals about what they wished everyone would understand about the mental health and gun violence debate. Read what they feel many people still get wrong here.Educating ourselves about mental health will help erase some of the shame and misconceptions attached to mental health conditions. I certainly am still learning about this topic — will you join me?  Turn up the Wellness Jams Wellness Jams is a curated workout or relaxing playlist from celebrities, influencers and readers. This week, reader Daniel Bélanger from Toronto, Canada shares a few of the songs that keep him motivated during a workout. Check out what Daniel had to say about the playlist below. "For me, it is just a matter of finding a groove and a happy beat. With these songs, I can get on the treadmill for an hour or two and walk nonstop. Enjoy!" Julianne Hough on living with endometriosis:
"It’s a been a huge focus of mine to speak up so that other women feel empowered without having that feeling of, 'Oh, this is just part of being a woman and I’m going to have to endure the pain.'"
NBA star Kevin Love on opening up about mental health issues:
"Mental health isn’t just an athlete thing. What you do for a living doesn’t have to define who you are. This is an everyone thing. No matter what our circumstances, we’re all carrying around things that hurt — and they can hurt us if we keep them buried inside."
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