The majority of people who need help don’t actually ask for it. They either don’t want to draw attention to themselves, or they feel as if no one is listening.
Mental illness is a tricky thing and one who suffers from it needs the support of their loved ones, family members, friends, colleagues or even strangers. It’s never easy living with a stressful condition or a dysfunctionality. The tendency to blame or judge someone with mental illness for what they have been through does more damage.
It is a collective responsibility of the society and a community to ensure that people who are in need of mental or emotional help get it. Society, as well as the community, needs to understand this issue at its core.
The first step is for people to get past the taboo and stigmatisation.
It is time to stop people from suffering in silence. It is time we tell them that they are not alone and that they do not need to be afraid of their personal battles. The fear of being judged and failure to disclose any mental health problems is a major barrier keeping people from seeking help.
— Here’s what we can do!
#1: Be a friendly, encouraging and a supportive community- offer space where people feel comfortable and supported to talk about their mental health.
#2: Watch out for warning signs- the low moods, suicidal talks, withdrawal etc; the more people who know what the warning signs are, the more quickly they are able to help someone in need.
#3: Look out for resources to find help.
#4: Let people know that seeking help is okay and is not a sign of weakness.
#5: Encourage people to ask for help when they are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out instead of waiting it out and becoming a tumultuous problem.
#6: If you are able, please be a part of our support program by donating towards the cause of mental health. This will provide high-quality support to those who are unable to pay for therapy. By donating, you can help make therapy available to people who need it the most. The support program provides access to a slew of resources that were once out of reaches such as one-on-one sessions and support groups.
A few small changes can add up to a world of difference!
