Awareness of mental health has arisen within the past couple of years. People always knew it existed but it hasn’t been a topical subject until recent years, especially for the black community. But we’re living in such a sensitive time right now. That is why it’s so important that we, of all people, have the right resources. And while social media has brought a lot of awareness to the problems we face, viewing this type of content in addition to dealing with everyday life can definitely have a negative impact on anyone’s mental health.
Many people struggle with mental health issues but are afraid to speak up about it. For some reason, they feel abnormal, as if no one will understand their struggle. But what people fail to realize is that everyone struggles at some point in their life with mental health issues, whether it be from depression and anxiety or mental disease. As a community, we must not undermine others’ issues just because we have yet to experience the seriousness of it. We must also make an effort to not undermine our own mental health issues so that we can properly take care of them. I believe that being open to discussing our individual troubles will not only dispel many of the stereotypes associated with mental health but allow us to cope with the trauma we’ve experienced. Thanks to the movement, there are many resources available to help. So I thought I’d share.
