i think i end up saying some permutation of this every year, but

if you truly want to be an ally to those struggling with mental health concerns, you should talk too.

and notice the ways in which you talk about mental illness.

#BellLetsTalk i hate that #BellLetsTalk becomes a, "hey folks who are already hurting, please expose your hurt or you will suffer f o r e v e r" thing

is it good to reach out to someone if you need help? YES absolutely.

here are some things i'd like to share with folks who want to be allies: