22/08/2025
In psychiatry, I’m reminded every day that people don’t struggle because they are “weak” — they struggle because they are human. Stress, addiction, emotional pain, relationship conflicts, and burnout are not signs of failure; they are reminders that the mind deserves the same care we give the body.
I’ve found that real change happens when a safe space is created — one where judgment is replaced by curiosity, and shame is replaced by compassion. In that space, people discover strengths they didn’t know they had.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: asking for help is not giving up control — it’s the first step in regaining it.
Mental health is not a luxury; it’s a basic human need.
