Slide 1: The Power of Stories. Slide 2: Introduction: Beyond Statistics. Slide 3: What is Narrative in This Context?. Slide 4: Why Narrative Matters. Slide 5: Role 1: Destigmatization. Slide 6: Role 2: Building Empathy. Slide 7: Role 3: Empowering Self-Expression. Slide 8: Role 4: In Therapeutic Settings. Slide 9: Role 5: Advocacy and Policy Change. Slide 10: Types of Mental Health Narratives. Slide 11: Challenges in Sharing Narratives. Slide 12: Best Practices for Using Narrative. Slide 13: Examples in Action. Slide 14: The Future of Narrative in Mental Health. Slide 15: Conclusion