World Mental Health Day

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Happy World Mental Health Day Mighties! Remember no matter how bad things feel, you are never alone, and it is good to talk xxx

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October 11th always bums me out a bit. On one hand, it's beautiful to experience World Mental Health Day annually in a global effort to raise awareness and shatter stigma. It gives some people the courage to speak their truths when otherwise they might stay silent. That, in itself, makes October 10th a worthwhile venture.

My deflation comes today, following the parade of green hearts and ribbons peppering social media feeds. Because for one day, I feel empowered and lifted by the support of influential voices in this world. For one day, I can scroll knowing I'll find some inspiration or some good self-care tips. For one day, my priorities in life seem somewhat normal.

But when you hear crickets the next day in comparison, the truth becomes blatant: so many brands use my crippling health conditions as fuel for their bottom line. That's all. They don't share because they care. They share as a marketing tactic that keeps them "relevant" and top-of-mind for their customer base. But awareness doesn't work if it's only active 1/365th of the time. In fact, when that's the case it doesn't serve a purpose at all. It's performative, not productive.

As hard as it is living with mental illnesses, the mask of advocacy that brands put on for World Mental Health Day makes the fight even harder. My diagnoses are not a short-term platform for your brand's profitability. So... what action will YOU take today to keep advocacy alive?

Mental illness is real. So is recovery. But healing won't come out of forced personas and performative support.

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I’ve personally found this to be very true. The mental process can be very hard at times.

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Help reduce the stigma of mental health:

Speak openly about mental health and encourage conversations about the topic. It should not be taboo.

Educate yourself and others. Make it a point to respond to or acknowledge misperceptions or negative comments by sharing facts and experiences.

Be conscious of language by reminding others that words matter and have an impact. Mental illnesses should not be utilized as adjectives.

Encourage equality between physical and mental illness through drawing comparisons to how they would treat someone with a physical illness.

Show compassion for those battling mental health struggles.

Be honest about treatment – normalize mental health treatment, just like other health care treatment.

Let the media or people in your life know when they are using stigmatizing language.

Choose empowerment over shame.

Mental Health Resources

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

National Eating Disorders Association: 1-800-931-2237

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)

The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+): 1-866-488-7386

References:

Mental Health America

The National Alliance of Mental Illness

American Psychiatric Association

Wishing you a Happy World Mental Health Day!
My journey from 2018 to 2021 was long but not particularly difficult. I gave up a lot of things, but I gained a lot of positive experiences in the process. I learned that it's alright not to be okay sometimes during my illness.