Mental health is something that people often do not understand. They may think of killers in a movie or someone who is just "really bummed out." Mental Illness awareness is not ver prevalent in today's society, yet so many people suffer from one form or even multiple forms.
There is a huge stigma that comes with mental illnesses. Sometimes, people can forget that someone who has anxiety really struggles with everyday tasks that most people find easy. They are told to calm down and breathe. People with depression just need to think happy thoughts or go on a run and experience fresh air. People with OCD just really like having everything organized and clean.
People are often afraid to admit that they need help because they do not want to be associated with something that not many people know about. A lot of times, people say, "I have so much anxiety right now." Or, "I feel so depressed." Yes, it is possible to have some anxiety because it is a normal part of life. Saying you are constantly anxious or that you are constantly depressed is something that people with mental illnesses sometimes can get offended by.
There needs to be more mental health awareness because some people think what they are feeling is completely normal when it is not. Other people just need to be more educated on the different types of mental illnesses instead of just associating them all with a stigma.
