Based on the reading assignment this week, respond to the two following question

Based on the reading assignment this week, respond to the two following questions: 
1-     What can we do as PMH-APRNs to close the existing disparities in Mental Health?
2-     Do you consider there is a stigma associated with specializing in PMH? 
The student must answer the graded discussion with a substantive reply to the graded discussion question(s)/topic(s) posted by the course instructor by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Two scholarly source references are required unless stated otherwise by your professor. 
The student provides a substantive response to the discussion question or topic on Thursday day and posts a minimum of two additional responses to peers on another day(s). The answers to classmates must be posted by Sunday, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. We expect each student to participate in the discussion board respectfully. 
Remember that a new discussion rubric was approved by the professors, committee members, and most of the students. Please review the rubric before posting to ensure a maximum of points. 
Here are the categories of the new discussion rubric:
Initial Post relevance to the topic of discussion, applicability, and insight. (20%)
Quality of Written Communication Appropriateness of audience and word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic, and varied. Grammar, spelling, punctuation. (20%)
Inclusion of APNA standards essentials explored in the discussion as well as the role-specific competencies as applicable. (10%)
Rigor, currency, and relevance of scholarly references. (Use articles that are under 5 years old). (20%)
Peer & Professor Responses. The number of responses, and quality of response posts. (20%)
Timeliness of the initial post and the answers to the peers. (10%)