“Mental health is not a destination but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going.”
Author Unknown
“You don’t have to struggle in silence. You can be un-silent. You can live well with a mental health condition, as long as you open up to somebody about it.”
Demi Lovato
Mental health is real and it matters. It matters in respect that you don’t have to suffer alone or in silence. You can work with a licensed professional to support you in identifying your exact cause and diagnoses. I am no expert in this area but I do know that mental health is a serious matter that needs supporting. There is nothing to be ashamed of and you are to be commended if you have reached out to someone for support. If you know of someone that is battling with this condition encourage that person to seek out support from a professional. That’s the best advice and support you can give.
“Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.” Mental Health.gov; to read the entire article: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health#
Mental health is on the rise and has been exuberated because many have faced daunting difficulties during the pandemic. The health care crisis with loved one passing alone, with many losing their jobs and having to make adjustments and now the war in Ukraine its weighs heavily on the minds and hearts of individuals. Many have suffered major life altering situations over a short period of time and now that mental health is on the rise we can’t ignore it. Having such trauma can cause anyone to become extremely discouraged one can only handle so much!
“The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic recession have negatively affected many people’s mental health and created new barriers for people already suffering from mental illness and substance use disorders. During the pandemic, about 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, a share that has been largely consistent, up from one in ten adults who reported these symptoms from January to June 2019.” To read the entire article: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/
Finally, life’s successes and defeats all starts in the mind. Your mind and your emotions must be able to navigate through the vicissitudes of life. Therefore, your mental health does matters, as it impacts everything in your life. Take a closer look at your mental faculties and determine how healthy are you mentally. Take this free online mental health test: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/
