16/05/2024
๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก
Weโve seen some fantastic content bringing awareness and offering support for those facing challenges with their mental health. ๐
Though itโs widely understood that mental health is just as important as physical health, it carries a heavy stigma that can often prevent individuals from seeking the help they need. We're looking to expose and debunk these stigmas that serve nobody in a positive way.
๐๐จ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ?
โ Accepting you have mental health struggles makes you weak and a failure
โ You're dangerous, violent, unstable and unpredictable
โ Your mental health challenges are self-inflicted
โ Mental health challenges cannot be overcome
โ Its a 'taboo subject' and speaking about it is shameful
โ Doubtfulness of professionals and their ability to support correctly.
These are just a handful of false statements that are commonly mentioned in the same sentence as mental health, however combatting these stigmas together is important to encourage a more open dialogue around personal challenges.
๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ:
๐ Educate staff and colleagues about mental health to sweep out the stigmas.
๐ Implement supportive policies within the workplace offering in-work support systems and mental health days.
๐ Normalise seeking professional help, and offer access to mental health professionals reassuring employees that their wellbeing is a priority.
We can all be part of the movement thatโs gathered pace in recent years, but it takes effort, spending time and money on important resources and education.
