Mental health is a big thing but people know very less about it. As per Wiki article, it is the state of someone who is “functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioural adjustment”. But are we all functioning correctly? At one point or the other in life, everyone goes through an emotional rollercoaster and the intensity of these emotional things differ from person to person. Some people become strong as a rock and some become oversensitive.
As per the same Wiki article, Mental illnesses are more common than cancer, diabetes or heart disease. You may find the person next to you having some issues in their life. Some people show it clearly that they are facing issues, while some prefer to hide it. But if someone is hiding, it doesn’t mean that they are not suffering. It’s the worst thing about mental health – suffering and not able to share it. It’s like deep down inside you are hurting but not letting the outside world be aware of it.
Some people know to hide their true emotions because they choose to. Not everyone around them will understand that. But when that person comes to you to seek help, don’t shoo them away saying they are all fine and don’t need help. If someone approaches you, it’s because they trust you and you are the one they are falling back on to seek any suggestion and support. Try to understand their state of mind and help them get out of the state. They don’t need sympathy, they need support.
Never make fun of anyone who is emotionally low when they try to express it. You never know what they are going through and what may hurt them. If you can’t be of any help, at least don’t make things worse for the other person. Make yourself aware about mental illness to understand the state someone might be in and would need your help. Always be there for them in times of need. They deserve to smile and enjoy life to the fullest. And you can help them step into a happy world.