People always say it, that one word, one sentence can go a long way. It is so true. With a student struggling with anxiety and depression, life can get pretty dark sometimes. It's so important to reach out, even if it seems like they're complaining about something small, or silly. Because to someone struggling with mental disorders, or even a student who feels like the world is on their shoulders, that can be the last straw for them.

Some people will not reach out to you because, in the back of their heads, they know it's ridiculous that they're crying about spilling their coffee on themselves or getting a bad grade on a test. They don't want to be a nuisance. So please reach out because you could make that person's day, or make them feel better about themselves, or even save their life.

However, not all people will hide their feelings. So, if you see a questionable text, that seems so subtle and usual. It might not be "usual" this time. It might be the last straw. At least once a day, I go on Twitter and see a negative tweet about what happened that day or how they're feeling down. Message them. It won't hurt, if anything, it'll make them feel a million times better about themselves than you think.

I encourage everyone to say the kind things they want to tell people. Even if it is as simple as, "Hey, I like your outfit" to "I'm always here for you. Tell me what's happening with you." You don't have to be a best friend either. Any words of encouragement or advice are recommended.

Life is hard. There are bad days. You're allowed not to be okay. There are always negativities to look out in your day, but there are also a lot of positives.

It's not a bad life, it's just a bad day.

It's so important to remind someone who is struggling to remember that this thing, that day does not define you. You are so much more than your flaws (or what you think are flaws). Find something that makes you happy, and do it every day, especially on days where it feels like your world is falling apart. Because it's not.

So, to the person who is reading this. Check up on those around you.

To the person that's struggling, it gets better even if you think it doesn't.