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Today is #BellLetsTalk<\/a>\u00a0day. It\u2019s a day we open the lines of conversation and discuss mental illness, and mental health.<\/p>\n According to the latest statistics, \u201cOne in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime\u2026two-thirds of those living with a mental illness do not seek\u00a0help.\u201d<\/p>\n While awareness about issues like depression, anxiety and schizophrenia has been on the rise, there\u2019s still so much stigma around admitting that we\u2019re having a hard time mentally.<\/p>\n To admit that we need a break, to cry, a hug, or just someone to talk to, can sometimes be perceived as a sign of weakness \u2013 when in fact, to admit that we\u2019re not at all strong and in need of help is one of the bravest (and scariest) things we could ever do\u2026<\/p>\n The struggle of mental illness isn\u2019t always visible. Sometimes, we need to reach out to others. Taking the time to simply ask someone, \u201care you okay?\u201d or \u201chow are you doing?\u201d or telling someone, \u201cI\u2019m here for you,\u201d can be more meaningful than you know.<\/p>\n You could save someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. There\u2019s nothing shameful about battling the darkness within and emerging from the other side. Recovery and healing can take days, months, or even years. But the beauty in getting through a difficult time is sharing the survival story with others.<\/p>\n For more information on how you can start the conversation around mental health<\/strong>, visit: https:\/\/letstalk.bell.ca\/en\/ways-to-help<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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