Natalie James M.S. LPC Mosaic Therapy

#NewYearsEve2021

It’s Mental Health Awareness month. Let’s end the stigma about mental health. The social stigma surrounding mental health is very prevalent in the modern world. How can effect change? Notice how you or others talk about mental health, and change accordingly- How we talk about an issue can determine how we think about an issue. Access to mental health care should be easy as access to physical health care. It should be as easy and with no limits to care - be as frequent as whe...n you go to your primary care office - as needed. People who struggle with mental illness can feel a vast amount of shame and guilt. They can also think that their diagnosis is their fault. If you are struggling with your mental wellness, know that it is not your fault. You didn’t choose your depression, anxiety, or other illness any more than a person with a physical disease chose theirs. Judgments almost always stem from a lack of understanding rather than information based on facts. If you know someone who is struggling, let them know you are here to lend support. Let them know you don’t view them as any less of a person because of their diagnosis - never limit the network of support. Bringing to light, raising discussions, and awareness about mental health. Continue the fighting to end the stigma or be the change to open the book about mental health in a positive light - better understanding of mental health allows for a compassionate approach and response to move forward for those who are experiencing issues to seek treatment and for those to support them unconditionally. #breakthestigma #soulfulsunday #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealhmatters #noshame #nojudgement #helpiscloserthanyouthink #letstalkaboutit #beopen #justlisten #support #okctherapy #okccounseling #therapyokc #counselingokc #itsokaynottobeokay #sundaytherapy