MENTAL HEALTH 1
Sometimes people don’t reach out, because they do not always realize you need support.
Ask for support!
Ask for help to fight another day.
7 ways to ask for emotional support
MENTAL HEALTH 2
Encourage Equality Between Physical And Mental Illness
When people understand the facts about mental health, they think twice before making comments. People need to be reminded they wouldn’t make fun of someone with any physical disease why would they make fun of someone with a mental illness?
Mental health should matter as much as physical health
MENTAL HEALTH 3
Show Compassion For Those With Mental Illness
A simple act like compassion or showing affection can make someone’s day and remind them that they are not as invisible or lonely as they sometimes feel. 
WHAT SHOWING COMPASSION DOES FOR MENTAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH 4
Be Honest About Treatment
“You might need to fight a battle more than once to win it” Meaning you might have to see a therapist regularly
Fight the stigma by admitting you see a therapist and a psychiatrist. People are not afraid to mention they have an appointment with their doctor. They do not fear that they will be judged when they say this loud.
Why should you fear to be judged when you mention your appointment with a psychiatrist or therapist? Don’t be afraid! 
OVERCOMING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH
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Several studies show that stigma usually arises from lack of awareness, lack of education, lack of perception, and the nature and complications of the mental illness, for example odd behaviours and violence.
BREAK THE STIGMA ON MENTAL HEALTH STARTS WITH YOU!!
THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
WHY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IS IMPORTANT
MENTAL HEALTH 6
Choose Empowerment Over Shame
If you struggle with mental health, FIGHT the stigma by choosing to live an empowered life!
Own your life and your story. Do not allow others to dictate how you view yourself or how you feel about yourself.
Do not feel ashamed! Be proud of your battle scars and the ones you’ve won.
10 REASONS TO NOT FEEL ASHAMED OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
WHEN YOU FEEL SHAME FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH 7
YOU ARE ALIVE FOR A REASON.
Read this inspiring article below
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/you-are-alive-for-reason
MENTAL HEALTH 8
Don’t Harbor Self-Stigma
If you struggle with mental health, Do not hide from this world in shame!!
See a therapist, take medication and do it with pride!
Yes, some days you will hit a wall, sink into hole and battle to be productive and get through the day. But you have purpose. Volunteer at church, have friends and keep fighting!! You can still live a meaningful life even when battling mental illness.
It may not always be easy – but people can join their bravery, strength and persistance and make it through
Ask for help! You might be surprised by the many hands willing to support you. Asking for help is strength and not weakness!
MENTAL HEALTH 9
Educate Yourself And Others
It does not matter on which side of the fence you are, whether you struggle with mental health or not. Take every opportunity to educate yourself and others.
If you hear rude remarks about mental illness or anything regarding a similar subject, try to gently intervene and educate and explain how remarks only adds to the stigma.
Mental health is a lonely journey – But the more people that take the time to understand and support people struggling with this – the journey becomes less alone.
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Breaking the stigma
What is stigma and ways to break the stigma around mental healt
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Talk Openly About Mental Health
Fight the stigma around mental health by talking openly about it. Even if it helps just one person out there – it is worth it.
10 Reason to talk openly about mental health
FINDING HELP AND SUPPORT
SAFMH – South African Federation For Mental Health
Today, SAFMH is the largest national mental health federation in South Africa, with the national office situated in Johannesburg, and 17 constituent bodies [known as Mental Health Societies] located in all nine provinces.
HELP LINES FOR DEPRESSION – SOUTH AFRICA
A list of 7 helplines
Life Mental Health is a leading provider of private psychiatric services in South Africa, offering acute mental healthcare with capacity for 498 beds in a caring environment at nine facilities in Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.
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