World Mental Health Day

Former_MSE_Megan

Hey everyone,

It's World Mental Health day on the 10th October, a great chance to celebrate mental health education and awareness. Mental Health is often overlooked or not talked about as a stigma is attached to these conditions. So let's get talking about it

(Obviously only share what you feel comfortable with and you can find more info on their site here) Mind are also a great resource for info and support

And don't forget if you're having money worries because of it take a look at our Mental Health & Debt guide.

faerielight

Thanks for the reminder, yes , 1 in 4 of us will suffer, and I have PTSD myself.

ruby_eskimo

I've had mild depression on and off for about 15 years now. Usually it flares up when I'm under particular stress and I want to just shut down. After a small breakdown last year, I'm back and better than ever and feel a lot more confident about things. I think I needed to get to that rock bottom place before I could make the changes I needed. Now I'm in a job I like (which is better than hating the job I was in, and that was the main cause of my problems), and I'm actually planning a wedding to the person I love, who's supported me through all the bad times. If things get tough again, I know I have the people there to support me.

As the saying goes, "There's no health without mental health" and we all need to be aware that others probably have more going on under the surface than we may first realise.