Often the environments in which we live, whether it be work, school, or home can present us with stress and uncertainty

In this module’s Discussion Board, we focus on our perceptions of mental health.

Often the environments in which we live, whether it be work, school, or home can present us with stress and uncertainty. The TED Talk “Power of Vulnerability” (00:20:04) (Links to an external site.) by Brene Brown offers a perspective of how to be vulnerable within our current culture.

Initial post (5 points; at least 100 words)

After viewing this video, answer the following questions for this discussion board post:

1. In your own words, what was the main message/thesis of the video?
2. What were two things that you learned or you found interesting during this podcast?
3. What are two ways that vulnerability and shame may impact someone’s mental health?
4. What are two practical strategies that you could use to help you (or others) with being vulnerable? Please describe.