Are you going through a mental health issue? Or do you know someone who’s going through it? SHARE your experiences below. 😌
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As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, here are some shocking FACTS:
👉🏽 Did you know that mental illness is the 2nd biggest health problem in the world?
👉🏽 800,000 people die of suicide every year. That’s ONE DEATH every 40 seconds! (Someone is choosing to end their lives as you are reading this right now!) 😣
👉🏽 1 in 4 people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives.
👉🏽 Anxiety and depressive disorders have increased by 41% during covid-19.
👉🏽 The stigma around mental illness is still strong in most communities.
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Mental illnesses are as REAL as physical diseases such as heart disease or cancer. Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean the pain isn’t REAL. 😪
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Most of the times, we are afraid to speak out and seek help because we are fearful of how people may view us. 🤐 You don’t have to struggle in silence. There’s nothing to be ashamed of. And NO, you are not weak for seeking help. You are STRONG for getting help, overcoming your struggles and fight through the discriminations that you might have to deal with.
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If you’re reading this right now and you are struggling within, I hope you will reach out and seek help. If you know someone who’s going through a tough time, do reach out to him/her.
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📚 p/s I really enjoy studying for my MSc in Psychological Medicine / Mental Health. It’s something I’ve wanted to pursue for a long time as I truly believe that total well-being is a complete integration of physical exercise, nutrition AND mental health. Looking forward to sharing some of the knowledge with all of you through my videos! 🙌
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mental illness awareness week 在 Lesley Chiang 姜麗文 Facebook 的最讚貼文
Today is International Suicide Awareness Day. As the Charity Ambassador for the Suicide Prevention Services 生命熱線, I'm committed to making a difference, help those who are struggling, and really start a conversation about depression and mental health. It is important we normalize depression, normalize therapy, and really be not only sensitive but alert to such "taboo" topics like mental illness and suicide. It is NOT an embarrassment to be depressed. It is not shameful, nor does it show weakness. It takes a real strong 💪 and tough badass to battle depression, man!! So stand tall, get the help you/ your loved ones need, and be kind to yourself! As someone who has experienced the dark times myself (severe depression for 3 years, to be exact), I want anyone out there struggling to know... that you'll be okay. I PROMISE you that. It may take a day, a week, or even a few years to find that sunshine again. But I promise you, when that day comes... it is so worth it. Life will be beautiful, joyful, and calm again. Because, hey. Here I am.
Counseling, doctors, and such services as SPS and the SPS hotlines are always available. Stay strong, guys.
Lots of Love ❤️, Lesley.
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