It is important that mental health and mental illnesses are talked about, no matter how hard that may be.
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5 Ways To Challenge Mental Health Stigma
In America, 1 in 5 adults will have a mental illness during their lifetime. Nearly 60% of adults with mental illnesses do not receive treatment in a given year. Stigma generates shame, hopelessness, exclusion, lack of social support and low self-esteem. Those impacted by stigma are less likely to seek help and accept help if offered. So how do we fight stigma?
Overcoming Moments Of The Sunshine And Rain. Together.
When someone is dealing with depression, it may not seem like they are. Their symptoms may seem “invisible.” And that’s the truth for all of us whenever we feel depressed. So how do we move forward when we feel this way?
Millennials Are Facing A Mental Health Crisis, And It Was Entirely Preventable
Maybe every generation gets called lazy by the ones that came before, and maybe with the rise of social media, hearing such criticism is just even more inevitable. However, the labels of snowflakes and the idea that Millennials need to try harder are as lacking in facts as one of Donald Trump’s tweets.
Finding The Rainbow In The Rain: My Mental Health Journey
“You can overcome anything, if you believe you can.” That has been the mantra that I have carried with me throughout various chapters of my life. It has gotten me through even the most difficult moments, including dealing with depression.
Let’s Take Away The Shame Of Depression And Suicide
Sometimes as much as someone may think that saying that to someone who is suffering from suicidal thoughts or depression will help them but that doesn’t always work. Our editor hopes that through his piece, more conversations will generate on these issues, and more people will seek help.
My Battle With Depression
Every day is a battle. I have to choose to either listen to it, which is the easier option because you’re familiar, or to listen to the Giver of Life as He speaks truth, purpose and joy into my life.
