#BellLetsTalk Day: I speak up about mental health because...

I speak up about mental health because...it should not have a stigma behind it....it should be discussed as openly as someone talking about anyother illness

@Kate

So that maybe someone else struggling feels comfort in not being alone and maybe a little brave to share their own struggle. Even if the reaction I get is negative, I feel proud of myself for being brave enough to be honest. And I know sometime, someplace, it will help someone who is stuggling in silence.

I speak up about Mental Health because it is just as real as any other illness.

@Kate I speak about mental health, because I deserve to be heard. People have to know that mental health is as much important as physical health. Our mind is what we are

I speak up, because it is ok. It is ok, to feel down. It might be hard work, but it will get better. Everyone deserves to know this!

I speak up about mental illness because knowledge is power. Power to change the status quo.

I speak up about mental health in hopes that others dont feel so alone.

@Kate I speak up about Mental health because i suffer with it daily, people need to understand it and be there for people, i'm tired of hiding my mental health just so i don't scare people off, i want someone who doesn't walk away when i need them the most

@Kate I speak out about mental health because I want others to be able to get help. I deal with mental illness, yes, but I want others to be able to get better. Some of my closest friends have issues with mental health and it hurts me to see them in pain and struggling. I want more awareness to be brought to mental health so everyone feels comfortable sharing their true feelings and will not be judged by them. I want everyone to get the help that they need, without fearing for what the thoughts of others would be. I want people to get better.

Because there is no such thing as a "normal brain". We are all weird and different to eachother. We experience different things and the same things in different ways. Sometimes our bodies or minds plays tricks on us and thats okay! The key is to be okay with the fact that sometimes, we arent okay. If we get the flu or break our bones, we rest and seek help. So lets do that when our mind and thoughts are ill too. We desserve to get help and feel like we can live good lives!

I love you! Have a great week:)