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In America, millions of people struggle with mental health including depression, anxiety, and more — all further exacerbated by living through a pandemic. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that one in five adults experience mental illness each year, but despite how common it is, mental health is still surrounded by stigma and shame. Our experts are candid abo...
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Health workers often face grueling working conditions. They regularly confront trauma, work long hours, are exposed to physical danger, and must keep pace with the demands of a rapidly-evolving health care system. The COVID-19 pandemic has only magnified these challenges, leaving many workers burnt out. Learn how we can we better support those who care for us, from trainin...
![Get to Know a Few Members of the Covid-19 Advisory Council](https://aspenideasfestival.imgix.net/null4039b72b-ff04-4a10-8fb4-56e17cb1228c/27783540802_29905b5d58_h.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=min&fm=jpg&h=290&q=80&rect=231%2C0%2C1137%2C1137&w=290)
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On November 9, 2020, as coronavirus cases surge, President-elect Joe Biden named a COVID-19 Advisory Council. Aspen Ideas has been honored to host several of the council members over the years. While only a few of the talks listed here are about the pandemic, each gives a window into the speakers and their expertise in public health. Congratulations to Ezekiel Emanuel, Atu...
![Aspen Ideas Festival 2020: Bill Gates, Madeleine Albright, Anna Deavere Smith, and Yuval Sharon](https://aspenideasfestival.imgix.net/null02c5da7a-4eff-415c-b91f-70fa684c0c4f/episode3B.-hero.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=min&fm=jpg&h=290&q=80&rect=693%2C0%2C1613%2C1613&w=290)
![Aspen Ideas Festival 2020: Stacey Abrams, Anthony Fauci, and David Byrne](https://aspenideasfestival.imgix.net/null62f85272-471d-42f3-a3cc-f01e984b3918/episode1-hero2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=min&fm=jpg&h=290&q=80&rect=693%2C0%2C1613%2C1613&w=290)
![Attention-grabbing talks from Aspen Ideas: Health](https://aspenideasfestival.imgix.net/nullbb5d8a16-c13d-4191-af2e-b7fec8b82ca7/48114707881_66deb177a9_o.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=min&fm=jpg&h=290&q=80&rect=667%2C0%2C2666%2C2666&w=290)
Aspen Ideas: Health dove deep on topics like CBD, health advocacy, and fecal transplants, and it really got people talking. We put together a list of some of the most attention-grabbing sessions from 2019 Aspen Ideas: Health so you can join the conversation.