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15 Things to Remember This Mental Health Awareness Month

Because mental health matters every day, not just in May

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1. Mental health struggles don’t always show up as tears or visible sadness. Sometimes they look like pulling away from people, working nonstop, or always feeling tired even after resting.
2. Anxiety isn’t just worrying too much. It is a full-body experience that disrupts sleep, focus, and daily life.
3. Depression isn’t a sign of laziness or a lack of ambition. It’s much deeper than that, often feeling like you’re lugging around a heavy burden that no one else can see.
4. Not everyone who harms themselves wants to end their life. Sometimes it’s a coping mechanism, and they need compassion rather than judgment.
5. Therapy isn’t only for when things fall apart. It can help anyone who wants to feel better, know themselves more, or just have someone to talk to.
6. Taking medication for mental health is like taking insulin for diabetes. There’s no shame in needing support.
7. Your pain is real, even if someone else has it “worse.” You don’t have to compare.