mental health

be the change 🍃 | mental health advocate |

[JC @JamesConlon_]

Men’s mental health matters

We need to stop telling men to “man up”

We need to stop teaching our young to mask their emotions.

75% of suicides in the U.K. in 2019 were men.

If you’re struggling right now guys please know that:

We care
You matter
You are loved.

[Femina @FeminaIndia]

Trying to cope with anxiety is not easy.
Reach out for help.

Here are a few numbers you can call:
Fortis Mental Health: 8376804102
iCall: 022-25521111
NIMHANS: 08046110007
Samaritans: [phone]/29/30

[mental health @endstigma]

#EndTheStigma

[mental health @endstigma]

+ Listen to them, let them know their feelings are valid.
— SPEAK UP: Learn about it and then speak about it. If others stigmatise, let them know that! Correct them! Educate others!
#EndTheStigma

[mental health @endstigma]

How to end stigma?

— TALK ABOUT IT: Talk about your experience. Discuss it openly. A mental illness is just like any other medical condition.
— EDUCATE: Educate yourself and those around you. Learn about it, and then speak about it. Stand up, use your voice, END THE STIGMA! +

[mental health @endstigma]

— MENTAL ILLNESS AND PHYSICAL ILLNESS: A mental illness is just like a physical one, so IT SHOULD BE TREATED THE SAME WAY! END THE STIGMA!
— SHOW COMPASSION: ALWAYS be there for someone suffering with a mental illness, never leave their side.

[mental health @endstigma]

It doesn’t let them get the help that they need. This is the power of stigma. Although stigma has reduced in the recent years, we still have a long way to go! We need to educate ourselves, stand up and END THE STIGMA!

[mental health @endstigma]

Stigma involves discrimination or negative attitude against someone with a distinguishing character like mental illness. Unfortunately, there is a lot of stigma surrounding mental health. It makes people feel ashamed of something that is OUT OF THEIR CONTROL.