I've got this disease that I can't shake, and I'm just rattling through life. #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
“Mental health” is a modern buzz-word. A sure hit as a hashtag and when it’s said everybody in the room nods knowingly. We know it’s important, and most of us have felt the very real impact of having bad mental health. However, what can we actually DO?! For ourselves and for others in a crisis. For other awareness months for let’s say *breast cancer* we get a list of symptoms. We get information on screening services, self-checking, hereditary genes on how you can get diagnosed. How you can get treated, rid yourself of the cancer and on the road to be completely cancer-free. Sadly mental health isn’t as ultimately fixable in my opinion. Although the campaigns for mental health awareness are valuable I believe it’s time to look past awareness and get to some actual support. Me being aware of breast cancer doesn’t help anyone if I can’t help them get treatment or support. What’s the difference between awareness and support? Firstly, not all mental health issue