Mental health is just as important as our physical health. No matter how well we take care of our physical bodies, we will really need to also look after our mental health. One of the major problems that the society of today are facing is the stigmatization of mental health problems and furthermore, one of the most prevalent of these is depression.

Depression is a serious mental illness or condition that negatively affects a person’s mood and overall persona. It is characterized by feelings of loneliness and sadness, as well as loss of pleasure in doing everyday, normal activities. Many of today’s people, most especially from the youth, are dealing and experiencing depression. It is very alarming because it is directly associated with the fast rising suicide rates of today. But even though, there is still hope. And that hope will come from each and every one of us. It only means that we need each other and should be of help to one another especially to the people who are close to us, that experiences these mental illnesses. Proper awareness and responsibility must also be a great help.

Being a good friend, listener and companion is also another way to help. Mental health awareness is really important for all of us, especially for the youth of today. By proper understanding of these issues and problems, we will be able to be more of help by the people around us. We may also be aware of ourselves more and be able to take care of not only others, but also ourselves, our well beings. May we continue to be a beacon of hope to all.

Creating awareness is a troublesome task. We make a point to fill one day or month with the “green ribbon.” However do we truly know what the green ribbon implies? At the point when there is awareness about mental health, it facilitates recognizable proof and early treatment for these people. These people could be our father, mother, child, little girl, neighbor, companion, or it could act naturally. Early mediation can enable our adored one to get suitable consideration. Accordingly, recuperation is quicker.

In the event that a friend or family member is encountering a few issues and you know for certainty they have to see an expert, do you realize how to access the service? From what statistics said that out of 176 individuals, half did not access mental heath services since they were oblivious of how to. Absence of access can be because of falsehood about where to go. Psychological sickness can’t be treated by straightforward want, treatment is fundamental. We found that much of the time individuals may not get to these access since it is troublesome because of cultural or language boundaries.

Awareness also eliminates stigma for these people.  If we are aware of their limitations and strengths, stigma may disappear.  Let’s just say, your daughter was just diagnosed bipolar disorder.  Would you like those around you comment, “she is crazy, lock her up.” Stigma refers to the opinions and thoughts of the community. Stigma shames the mentally ill.  Creates a community where minds are closed off and rejects acceptance of those who are “different.” Attitudes and behaviors move a community into either a positive or negative trend.  If there is a negative trend than the implications may cause a combination of denial and hatred.

Mental health awareness should not only be for a day or two or even a month.  We must be informed about it because it can easily happen to someone close to us.  Community awareness for mental health reduces stigma. Mental health awareness increases the chances for early intervention, which can result in a fast recovery.  Awareness reduces negative adjectives that have been set to describe our people with a metal illness.

As a typical senior high school student, I face problems and struggles every single day. Sometimes I am bombarded with requirements to finish, deadlines to chase, and lessons to review. Not just the stress from school is what I have to face everyday. Being the first-born child is one of the causes why I feel tired most of the times. Having younger siblings means having larger responsibility other than being a typical child. You have to do things for them if they can’t do it for themselves, you have to always be selfless in order for them to be happy, and you have to stand strong as their support system when your parents fail to be there for them. And as for my friends, having a big circle kind of makes it difficult for me to fit in. It’s like whenever they have trips without me, I feel like an outcast. It’s awkward for me to be out of place. Whenever they talk about something I can’t relate to, I can’t help but to just be quiet for awhile until they talk to me about anything. It kinda seems shallow but you can’t blame me. You can’t blame anyone for how they feel. And yes, that may sum up why I feel like I am drained from everything. I feel like I need to rest for a long time. Or maybe rest, until the end of time. I can’t deny sometimes I think of how to get rid of myself. To end the pain, the struggles, and the problems. But then I realize, no. I am strong. I am better than this. I would love to rest to end all the pain, but I love the people around me more. And in every day I was given, I choose life. I choose life, everyday.