Thread by @aproudempath

The WHO theme for #WorldMentalHealthDay 2022 is to make Mental Health and Well-being a priority a global priority, which is very apt, considering the rapid & exponential growth of Mental illnesses & disorders in the World population.
What can we do, on our individual levels?

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1) Start at home : Make your own mental health a priority.
Seek professional help if required,talk to a friend about how you have been feeling,include a hobby that makes you happy in routine.
Start with your own mental health & hopefully, this shall create a ripple effect.

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2) Destigmatize Mental Health issues : Stigma stops people not only from seeking help and talking to their loved one about their mental health issues,it also stops them from reflecting and accepting the struggles they have been facing to themselves.
It's time that changes.

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3) Educate people around you : If you find someone who stigmatizes or mocks mental health, educate them.
Discuss with them how profound the tolls of Mental Health Issues like Depression and Anxiety disorders and Suicide are in our country as well as worldwide.

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4) Be approachable : The more you talk about mental health, the more you open yourself to people who maybe suffering in silence.
Once people feel that they can talk to you about their mental health without being judged, they'll open up. And you may end up saving a life.

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5) Be empathetic, be compassionate : A bit of compassion, a bit of empathy goes a long way.
It improves our personal relationships, it improves our work environment and we are aware how both of those things affect our moods and mental health on a daily basis.

Take Care. 💚

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