They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we have included a variety of infographic that highlight important facts and statistics that society needs to be confronted with.
Mental illness is not uncommon, it is not simple and certainly isn't something someone can just get over. Do not mistake a depressing day for depression, do not mistake anxiously waiting for exam results as anxiety, do not belittle mental health. Too often we generalise mental health as not a big deal, too often we do not see the true face of mental illness as many do not speak out about it. It is not only those that cry and fear who suffer a mental illness, but also those silent people, who hide in the shadows and seldom socialise, those who you may never see as sad but who you may never see as happy either. So please take the time to step back, re-evaluate and assess whether someone could be masking a mental illness, because early detection and treatment is key. Do not be afraid to ask people if they are ok, do not be afraid to tell a friend you are concerned about them, statistics show that so often people just need someone to talk to, someone to care.
Mental health is not just a problem we will encounter with our future patients, but also a problem that will be encountered by our peers and maybe even ourselves, so stand up for your friends, stand up for your future patients, stand up for equality in health and raise awareness for mental health. Educate yourself, educate others and fight against the stigma that has plagued mental health.
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| An American source, but is still relevant to our society |
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