When we fall, get bruised, or get injured, it’s only natural to immediately ask for help.
However, if someone is struggling with internal pain, has loneliness, depression, anxiety, feels isolated, or hopeless, we hesitate to ask for help. Why?
For a lot of people going through internal pain or struggling with their mental health, they feel that others are judging them due to their mental illness.
Because of this, many people hesitate to ask for help in the same way they would for a physical injury.
Unfortunately, this is the sad truth for many who suffer from a mental illness. Negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have mental health conditions are common.
Stigma can lead to discrimination. Discrimination may be obvious and direct, such as someone making a negative remark about your mental illness or your treatment.
Although the general perception of mental illness has improved in recent years, according to studies, the stigma against those with mental illness and the need to seek help through counseling is still powerful.
What steps can we take to end the stigma around mental health and mental health counseling?
Here are a few of them. ☀️
The judgments of other people almost always stem from a lack of understanding rather than information based on facts.
So, in order to fight this stigma, we can take action even in our own little ways. Whether it is by educating yourself, even more, educating others, spreading the word, or showing compassion, we all have the power to contribute in our own simple ways.
No matter how you contribute to the mental health movement, you can make a difference simply by knowing that mental illness is not anyone’s fault, no matter what societal stigma says.
If you need help or know someone who needs help, please feel free to reach out.
At Wellnite, we have licensed therapists and mental health coaches who can support you and help you in your journey.
For more helpful tips to improve your mental health and well-being, feel free to reach out and speak with our mental health coaches and licensed therapists.
We share free resources on tips for dealing with stress, anxiety, and irrational thoughts in our blog. Additionally, we share tips and tools to help you maintain your mental health.
To check them out, click this link to read more helpful articles.
Here at Wellnite, we care about your mental health and well-being. We offer same-day doctor consultation, therapy, and medication all from the comfort of your own home! Your mental health is our priority. Our mission is to make high-quality mental healthcare affordable to everyone.
Our goal is to make mental healthcare accessible to all regardless of insurance coverage or zip code.
We believe that people who struggle with these conditions already go through enough. No one needs the extra challenge of facing off with our complex healthcare system.
