Millions of people struggle with various forms of mental illness, but they may not get the help that they need. Not only do they not get help, but there’s also a major issue with the stigma and lack of awareness about mental illness. Mental health is extremely important, and it’s just as crucial as making sure that you’re physically healthy. This is why World Mental Health Day is such a great event that helps mental health become more of a priority here at Zelus Recovery.
World Mental Health Day Awareness
There’s a major lack of awareness when it comes to mental health, and some of this is the result of the education system. Not only that, but it’s just not a topic of conversation in the mainstream like physical health is. On TV shows, magazine covers and the news, we’re constantly hearing about physical health, but not as much about mental health. This leads to fewer people knowing what to look for when it comes to their mental health.
Due to the lack of awareness, people don’t get the mental health treatment they need when their struggling. Many people don’t know what’s happening when they begin to show the signs and symptoms of these illnesses. World Mental Health Day 2020 helps by increasing awareness and educating people about mental health. This can lead to more people going to mental health treatment to get a diagnosis if need be.
Some of the most common forms of mental illness include:
- Depression
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- PTSD
World Mental Health Day 2020 and the Stigma
Awareness and stigma go together because with the lack of awareness about mental illnesses, more people will judge those with these types of issues. Because of the stigma, people are far less likely to get the mental health treatment they need. You or someone you love might be struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma but are worried about being judged. Keeping the symptoms of mental illness a secret and trying to deal with them alone only makes things worse.
One of the major issues people have when they are afraid of seeking help for their mental illness is self-medicating. Without professional help from a mental health treatment center, a person is more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol. Rather than seeking assistance from professionals, a person may drink away their depression or take drugs to soothe their anxiety. World Mental Health Day helps people realize there’s nothing to be ashamed of by receiving mental health treatment.
Overcoming Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Zelus Recovery supports World Mental Health Day 2020 because we know how important mental health is. We’re a dual diagnosis treatment facility that offers substance abuse programs for those who also struggle with mental illness. We provide mental health treatment services to adolescents as well as young adults in Idaho. Some of the programs we offer include the following:
To learn more about how we can help, call Zelus Recovery today at 208.518.0797, or contact us online.
