Mental Illness Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week – October 3-9 2021

World Mental Health Day 2021 – October 10, 2021

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Living with a mental illness can feel isolating, overwhelming, and exhausting, especially without helpful resources, a supportive tribe, and the proper guidance showing you how you can thrive with your illness. 

In celebration of Mental Illness Awareness Week, I want to do what I love doing most: making noise, spreading awareness, and normalizing mental illness.

How has people’s conception of mental illness changed over time?

Think back to when you were younger. Has your conception of mental illness changed? 

Thanks to the internet and social media, we have raised awareness and educated others on mental illness more than ever before. Mental health influencers and activists are sharing their personal experiences online, normalizing bad days, and helping build more acceptance and understanding. 

Thanks to public figures such as Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka, meaningful conversations around bullying and the importance of speaking up are being started, and people are listening. 

 

Although we’ve come a long way with mental health awareness, much still needs to be improved.

It’s been 18months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and some countries are still experiencing isolating lockdowns due to high transmission rates, causing feelings of loneliness, sadness, and fear. 

So, while we have come a long way in normalizing living with a mental illness, we still have a long way to go. We need to normalize getting help. We need to help the world understand that accepting help is a strength. This is a critical mission we have to continue making noise about.

 

How can we provide better support for people living with a mental illness ? 

Ask questions. 

Have conversations. 

Find others who Get It!! 

Griefhab was born from a need for more accessible guidance for those living with grief, anxiety, and depression. Unconditional support that not only allows YOU to be in charge but also offers 24/7 support, so you don’t have to wait for your next appointment to deal with what’s going on in your mind. Stripping back the clinical feeling of traditional therapy, Griefhab offers a warm, supportive hand to hold as you navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

 

Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality

World mental health day is a beautiful reminder for everyone worldwide to check in, reach out, and speak up.

So contact someone in your tribe and tell them you love them.

Call a friend you trust and let it out! Tell them that you’re not ok today. 

Take a brave step forward and schedule your first appointment with a therapist or coach. 

Share this blog! 

 

Would you like to get involved in Mental Illness Awareness Week, but are just not sure where to start? 

Here are additional resources:

• If you want to learn more about World Health Organizations’s current campaign: Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality, click here.
• If you would like to become more educated on mental health issues so you can help support and comfort people in your life who are living with anxiety, grief, or depression, you may find this article beneficial: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-to-best-comfort-someone-whos-grieving/
• The Be Ruthless Show releases two episodes a week and features inspiring guests living with various mental illnesses, ranging from bipolar disorder to anxiety to PTSD. This show is all about breaking down stigmas and helping people feel less alone. Without these meaningful conversations, nothing will change. 

 

FACES OF MENTAL ILLNESS: LAUNCHING THIS NOVEMBER!

Faces of Mental Illness is a collection of real stories from real people, This book is the first of many and is absolutely going to change lives.

Our co-authors share their deepest, darkest experiences and cover many important topics such as suicide attempts, substance abuse, and living with bipolar disorder. Our powerful collective message is that you are NOT alone!

Want to stay up to date on announcements regarding Faces of Mental Illness and the “Be Ruthless Show” podcast? Follow me on Instagram or my page for updates. You can also join my Griefhab Facebook Group.