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Today is #SuicidePreventionDay.
Why do I advocate for #MentalHealthAwareness?
Too many people unnecessarily lose their lives because stigma prevents them from getting the support they need. 1/
Why do I advocate for #MentalHealthAwareness?
Too many people unnecessarily lose their lives because stigma prevents them from getting the support they need. 1/
I would not be here today if I did not receive help for my #depression. I know:
- Professional #MentalHealth support WORKS
- Seeking support that works can be a LONG journey
- People can stigmatize you when you courageously open up
- The system can improve to save more lives 2/
- Professional #MentalHealth support WORKS
- Seeking support that works can be a LONG journey
- People can stigmatize you when you courageously open up
- The system can improve to save more lives 2/
We always hear people say the generic, "check in on your friends" and "seek help if you're struggling."
However, true change will only happen when we address the SYSTEMIC lack of #MentalHealth support due to stigma, and LESSEN THE BURDEN on the people struggling. 3/
However, true change will only happen when we address the SYSTEMIC lack of #MentalHealth support due to stigma, and LESSEN THE BURDEN on the people struggling. 3/
How can YOU support #MentalHealthAwareness?
- EDUCATE YOURSELF about how to be a #MentalHealth ally
- Promote accessible environments (ex. work, academic, etc.) and lessen the bureaucracy for accommodations
- Listen compassionately to people who are struggling 4/
- EDUCATE YOURSELF about how to be a #MentalHealth ally
- Promote accessible environments (ex. work, academic, etc.) and lessen the bureaucracy for accommodations
- Listen compassionately to people who are struggling 4/
