In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast's My City, My Health edition, host Brooklyn Lowry sits down with Maria Torres, the Health Equity Coordinator for Pottawattamie County Public Health. They discuss the importance of mental health advocacy, the challenges immigrant communities face, and Maria's personal journey and insights. Don't miss this inspiring conversation and learn how you can contribute to health equity in your community.Get tickets for this year's My City My Health event to see more panels like this! Visit www.mycity.health for tickets and event details.Chapter Markers:00:00 Introduction00:38 Guest Introduction: Maria Torres01:13 Defining Health Equity02:20 Personal Experiences with Mental Health05:01 Advocating for Mental Health in Underserved Communities07:21 Reducing Stigma in Immigrant Communities08:44 Shifting Perspectives on Mental Health10:28 Advice for Public Health Professionals13:03 Importance of Collaboration13:58 Closing RemarksConnect with Corey Dion Lewis:LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebookThank you to our presenting sponsor UnityPoint Health. Learn more at www.unitypoint.org. 

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