MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health vs Mental Illness
Mental health refers to the mental well being, including the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects. A person with good mental health typically feels good about themselves and aren't overwhelmed with emotions such as anxiety, fear, anger, etc
Mental illness is a mental condition that disrupts a person's personality, thinking, feelings, mood, daily functions and ability to relate to others. Some common mental illnesses are depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and PTSD
BOTH can affect a variety of people, regardless of age, race, or income. Mental Illness are treatable and are not a sign of "weakness". They can impact a person's well being, social life, and relationships with others.
Posts to check out:
"No matter how much darkness there is, if we let it be, the light will find it's way to us. Regardless of how bleak it seems"
- Just a Normal Tuesday, Kim Turrisi
Facts & Stats
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Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in adolescents, but it IS preventable
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50% of cases show that kids show signs of mental illness at the age of 14
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20% of kids ages 13-18 suffer from a mental illness
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
THERE ARE RESOURCES AND PLACES TO GET HELP AND IT IS TREATABLE