Raising awareness for mental health is a great way to connect with people on a deeper level, understand the symptoms of yourself and others, and break the stigma that leaves so many people struggling in secret.
Talk to people about your own mental health experiences: Opening up to others about your own experiences and struggles with mental health not only shows that they are not alone, but it is also a great way to spread advice and help to people who need it. If you sense that someone is showing signs of serious mental illness or signs that they are having a rough time, talk to them about resources that may help.
Encourage mental positivity everywhere you go: Not only should you spread mental positivity, but also positivity in general! You will notice that happiness will start spreading from person to person. When people think about what mental health is, many minds run straight to the negative instead of the positive, yet there are many great things about mental health. When talking about mental illness or wellness, it is important to keep into consideration how your words might affect others around you.
Educate yourself and others about mental health: This is a great way to raise awareness of mental health and mental illness. Make sure you are educating yourself on certain topics before trying to educate others. Doing your research can also help you connect you to someone about their mental illness on a deeper level.
Share and reshare posts on social media: Because phones are a part of many people's everyday lives, this is an amazing way to bring awareness. Media apps like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and many other platforms are a great place to start bringing awareness. Not to mention, sharing your story and reading/learning about other people's mental journey is a great way to communicate and connect with others.
Encourage physical health: Physical health has a big impact on mental health. Working out, eating healthy, and getting enough sleep plays a huge part in mental health. So encourage others to make sure they are doing enough for their physical wellness.
Help put a stop to the shame that gets brought upon mental health and mental illness. How will you take part in spreading attention to the health of our minds?
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