We all must have seen someone with sweaty hands and shaky legs. We want to help them but always have a doubt of what we should do to comfort. Sometimes they expect us to talk or say comforting words and sometimes they just want us to leave them alone in silence. Well, for such mental emergencies, World Mental Health Day serves as a global reminder of the importance of mental well-being and the urgent need to address mental health issues.
In India, where approximately 6-7% of the population struggles with mental health problems, the day holds a particular significance. Sadly, the stigma surrounding mental health often discourages individuals from seeking professional help or therapy.
This year, as we commemorate World Mental Health Day, let us explore various ways to celebrate and promote mental well-being, including sharing personal stories, accessing support, and embracing mindfulness apps and resources.
Breaking the Stigma on World Mental Health Day
Share Your Mental Well-being Story
One of the most powerful ways to combat stigma is by sharing personal stories. By opening up about our own experiences with mental health, we can help change the narrative and reduce the shame and silence that often surrounds these issues. Sharing stories not only encourages empathy but also inspires others to seek help and support when needed.
Add Mental Health Support Numbers to Your Contacts
Taking a proactive step, such as adding mental health support numbers to your contacts, can make a world of difference. It ensures that help is just a phone call away for you or someone you know who may be struggling. Breaking the stigma begins with making help easily accessible and normalized.
Take a Mental Health Day
Taking a day off to focus on your mental well-being is an act of self-compassion. It allows you to step back, reduce stress, and prioritize self-care. Mental health days are essential for recharging and maintaining overall well-being.
Find an MHFA Instructor in Your Area
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructors are trained to provide guidance and support during the early signs of stress and mental health challenges. Finding an MHFA instructor in your area can be invaluable, whether for personal assistance or to help others in need.
Mindfulness Apps:
YourDOST
YourDOST, a national digital well-being platform, offers a wide range of features, including evidence-based interventions, personalized content, and sleep and mindfulness trackers. It provides individuals with tools to enhance their mental well-being and access support tailored to their unique needs.
Evolve
Evolve stands out for its personalized meditation and mindfulness sessions. The app empowers users to track their progress and set achievable goals, fostering a sense of control and self-improvement – a great tool for all the problems on World Mental Health Day.
Wysa
Wysa’s AI-powered chatbot is an innovative approach to mental health support. It engages users in conversation, offers mood tracking, and provides guided meditation, making it a versatile resource for managing emotional well-being. So, this World Mental Health Day, aware a friend in need.
Amaha (Inner Hour)
Formerly known as Inner Hour, Amaha offers personalized therapy sessions with licensed therapists, complemented by mood tracking and self-help courses. It bridges the gap between self-help and professional support.
Manas
Manas is an application that provides mental health assistance through an AI-powered chatbot employing Natural Language Processing (NLP) to comprehend the user’s requirements. The app delivers tailored assistance, enables mood monitoring, and provides mindfulness exercises.
World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to shatter the silence and stigma surrounding mental health issues in India. By sharing our stories, adding support numbers to our contacts, taking mental health days, and accessing resources like mindfulness apps, we can create a more supportive and compassionate society.
Let us also remember the importance of mental health and well-being a global priority and ensure that everyone has access to the support they need, especially during these challenging times. So, this World Mental Health Day, let’s care for everybody we can.
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