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What does it mean?
Insecurity is a deep feeling shared across my community, regardless of religion, status, education, background, or origin.
In plain terms
Everyone in my community feels insecurity, no matter their background.
What can you take from it?
Address insecurity as a universal issue within the community.

Where it applies

  • mental health outreach
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • create safe spaces
  • offer counseling resources

Questions to consider

  • What factors amplify insecurity in a community?
  • How can leaders reduce collective anxiety?

Another view

Not all individuals experience insecurity to the same intensity.

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