Mental Health Awareness Discussion

Mental Health can have an impact on any persons life. You might even not know about it, the person may be acting like nothing is wrong with them. People who are affected by mental health have a good way of hiding it. But in the society that we are living in today, mental health has the most impact on youth. These kids can be as young as 11 years old to even up to their early twenties.

One in every five teenager suffer from depression. But some many might not know exactly what depression is, so. What is depression? Depression is when you feel as if you're hopeless and you cannot get out of it. You may feel angry, sad, and maybe even guilty of something. Depression can be caused by fights/arguments going on at home, a break up, or maybe even having divorced parents. But depression can be cured, and you can feel better. There's so many ways to get help, one can be counseling, maybe even taking medication. All you have to do is talk to someone.

Eating disorders is another mental health that many youths face. There are many eating disorders; Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder. The first one is called Anorexia. People who deal with it lose way to much weight, because they stop eating three full meals to one granola bar a day. They do this because their mind tells them that when they look in they mirror, they look heavier than they actually look. In severe cases some people die from this eating disorder. You're always feeling weak, maybe constantly fainting, and stomach pain. The second one is Bulimia. This eating disorder is when you eat a ton, but then force yourself to throw it up. They may also be exercising constantly to work out the food. After eating they may feel guilty. Lastly Binge Eating Disorder is when you eat large amounts of food, in short periods of time but you don't feel guilty. Eating disorders may be caused from having a low self esteem, having a negative body image and/or dieting. But you can also get help as well ! Just like any other mental health, you have to talk to someone about it. Then you have to take care of yourself, and from there slowly recover and get back to your normal eating habits. Yes it will take time, but it will be worth it.

Youths should not be worrying about what other people have to say about the way they look. If you are happy with your lifestyle, don't let no one tell you otherwise. You are in control of your own life, do not let anyone come in to your life, and start telling you what to wear, what to eat and who to talk to.