As far as I can remember, mental health was never a 'dinner table' conversation and people tip-toed around the whole concept as much as they could; they still do. But for how long? How long before we realise that till we don't address it in the way it deserves to be addressed, it will keep consuming us to the point of no return?
How many lives do we have to lose before we accept the fact that any illness, mental or physical, deserves the same recognition? Haven't we had enough already??
From people you watch on the big screen to your own family members, we have seen everyone struggle and yet no one talks about it like it is a real thing. We discuss it on our social media timelines and ask people to reach out and then it's old news the next day. Cancer isn't old news. Pandemics aren't old news. Wars aren't old news. Then why is mental health treated like it doesn't exist??
So many questions unanswered yet we know exactly what to do when it hits us. However, if the impact of the hit doesn't last longer than a day, there's no hope for any cure. In order to find the way out, you have to first find your way in. The problem can only be dealt with if someone is ready to deal with it, head on.
Let's make sure to never put anyone down for speaking about mental health and contribute to the cause till the point that it becomes a very real problem that the world needs to deal with RIGHT ABOUT NOW.?
Twitter is flooded right now with people talking about mental health and depression, and it might be small stepping stone but it is something. Here is what they are saying.
Don't just discuss about it in your WhatsApp group with friends; reach out, for yourself as well as others. Suicide should never be an option. Let's talk about it.
If you know anyone battling with depression or other mental health issues, please reach out to someone who can help.?
AASRA Foundation: 022 2754 6669?
Samaritans Mumbai: +91 84229 84528 / +91 84229 84529 / +91 84229 84530?
Sanjivini Society for Mental Health: +911124311918