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Breaking the Stigma About Mental Health

Break the stigma around mental health! Learn practical strategies to support mental well-being, raise awareness, and foster a supportive community.
Vishvas Sowmyanarayanan
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Vishvas Sowmyanarayanan
Breaking the Stigma About Mental Health

Introduction

Studies have shown that one in every five Indians suffer from some form of mental health symptoms. What's concerning is that 50% of these conditions start at 14, meaning we're doing our youth a terrible disservice by setting them to a life below par.

We now live in a world that values independence, resilience, and hustle, so just like Manchester United, mental health is looming on the cusp of relegation. For far too long, there's been a thought that discussing mental health struggles is a sign of weakness. The moment you open up, you get a negative aura. But that's not the case!

So, let's first take a look at the story behind mental health stigma: