30/11/2021
You are Never a Joke!
Could a simple “Are you okay?” change anything?
Mental Health isn’t new to us, it is a long-run stigmatizing topic, Depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, epilepsy, dementia, and alcohol-use disorders are among the mental, neurological, and substance-use illnesses that plague the Philippines.
Sometimes it is okay to not be okay. It is normal for an individual to have problems. Every person has a different story, and we must listen. But what’s not okay is when we are stagnant in those problems without being able to overcome them. It is never wrong to ask for help. A simple piece of advice could inspire someone to keep going, so the next time someone seeks your help, give it a try as long as you can do it. In my case, talking about my problems with my parents and having them listen to and assess them helped me get back on track. Don’t be afraid to speak up about the matters that make you feel less alone, because you are never alone.
Let us educate each other regarding Mental Health Matters, it could be a stepping stone to eradicate harmful situations. Let’s us prevent another Death, Let us Break the Stigma!
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