It May Be Hard At First, But We Need To Start Talking About Mental Health And Depression

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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

#mentalhealth and #depression will slowly kill all of us if we dont take it seriously now. Demise of #SushantSinghRajput is an ugly reminder that fame, money cannot buy you happiness. I really wish he was strong enough to let go of that moment when u feel so weak!!

¡ª meera chopra (@MeerraChopra) June 14, 2020

You know what's common between them?
"Their smiles and that depression"
Plzz talk to your parents, friends or anyone on whom you trust because you are IMPORTANT to us #Shareyourdepression #depression pic.twitter.com/gOPXH0rtss

¡ª intellectual_09 (@09Intellectual) June 14, 2020

Depression is not the same as sadness. It's high time we should take it seriously. #depression
Rest in peace @itsSSR ? pic.twitter.com/Yh8LAJqU8R

¡ª Madhvi Jha (@MadhviJha22) June 14, 2020

Many of us suffer from mental depression but they don't take it seriously
They feel shy to express it
So just their mental health becomes worst
Let's finish this#depression#depression let's talk#SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/bOBLTEpans

¡ª Dr.Nitantya Brahmachari ??????? (@nitantya) June 14, 2020

It is the time to address the larger question about #MentalHealth.

Let¡¯s talk about it. Let¡¯s help each other.

I promise I ll start working towards ensuring better #MentalHealth for everyone around me. ?? All my energies will be focused on it. #HereToHelp#ChainOfKindness https://t.co/2DxW2zXQCi

¡ª Charu Pragya (@CharuPragya) June 14, 2020

But he was so rich, so famous & so loved. What was the need to do that?

Be kind to people guys, you don't know what demons ars they fighting in their head. #MentalHealth

¡ª Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) June 14, 2020

This is how depression looks like outside.

All of them were successful and die by Suicide.

Mental health is equally important with physical well being.#Depression #Mentalhealth #Mentalwellbeing pic.twitter.com/88nWnZq9Ns

¡ª Rameez Ahamed (@Ramzrb) June 14, 2020

Stop it.#Mentalhealth #letstalk pic.twitter.com/tqdkH8weg9

¡ª Naveen Kumar Chandra, IAS (@n_k_chandra) June 14, 2020

Please call me. Whoever you are. Wherever you are. I will listen. I will talk. I'm here. Even if we don't know each other. I am saying this to every artist out there. I will be there for you without judgment. #Mentalhealth

¡ª Ridhi Dogra (@iRidhiDogra) June 14, 2020

It¡¯s time we prioritise Mental Health. Don¡¯t ignore if you or your loved ones show signs of depression. Reach out for help.

I know it¡¯s hard but with help, it¡¯ll get better. #Mentalhealth

¡ª Zeba Warsi (@Zebaism) June 14, 2020

#MentalHealth is more important now than ever, especially during these testing times. pic.twitter.com/vzkrgvUNB3

¡ª The UnpopularOpinion (@TUO_Page) June 14, 2020

We all need someone to talk to, who listens, understands & doesn't get tired of you. Thanks to my real friends for being my unpaid therapists. You guys save me from alot. ??#depression #mentalhealth

¡ª Zaroon Bin Sajjad (@zaroonkhan_11) June 14, 2020

To all those who are posting "speak up, share, talk", please follow it when the real time comes. "Don't be depressed", "you'll be better soon", "don't be a sissy" is not what needs to be heard.#depression #SuicideAwareness

¡ª Mr. Nobody (@swamiul) June 14, 2020

#MentalHealthMatters

If you are feeling stressed, talk to someone. If you are feeling anxious, talk to someone. If you feel like you have symptoms of depression, please talk to someone.

Prioritise yourself. Prioritise your mental health.#MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

¡ª ????? ???? (@VISHALJ17021983) June 14, 2020

The @iCALLhelpline is a psychological helpline that provides high-quality telephone counseling and internet-based support services.

If you need to speak to someone anonymously, call: 9152987821 from Monday to Saturday, 8 AM - 10 PM or email: icall@tiss.edu#Mentalhealth

¡ª Harsh Mariwala (@hcmariwala) June 14, 2020

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