Fighting through Mental Health? Read this!

Mental health has been something that has had the ability to evolve over the years. It’s important to consider that today’s society has changed, and as generations changed the stigmas have as well. I am a huge advocate in mental health as I have also been struggling with mental health myself. Here are a few contacts or numbers that you can reach out to if you are struggling with mental health. 

The Importance of Helplines.

We may have all seen chocolates and candies in the world. It can be seen as a child’s first love per se. As it is a popular choice, especially in today’s day and age it has been taken into an advantage by a few brands. These include KitKat, Smarties, and Jolly Ranchers. They have made a huge impact on kids by adding the kids’ help phone number on the box/wrapper of their chocolate. This is a huge step that is being taken by brands and should be considered in many others.

As a struggler of mental health myself, I understand that help on its own can be a struggle. Having someone trusted to talk to ANONYMOUSLY and for FREE can help an individual get through much of their struggles. This is why I think it is a clever way for brands to be putting such information(contacts) on their products as a wide amount of people are lovers of such products(chocolate), and allows people to know where they can get help. Despite how big or small a company is I believe that ANY brand should put the contact of mental health services like Kids Help Phone to help those struggling.

Mental health lines should be more accessible and advocated about, as many don’t know about such information being on boxes and wrappers. In addition, it’s important to consider that mental health lines are open 24/7 and can be called at any time you feel like you need to talk to anyone. Passing such information is crucial to help with the mental health struggles that millions of individuals face at a very young age. Your information will not be asked nor will your parents be informed about a call to mental health services like Kids Help Phone. Be sure to let any of your friends know about finding the Kids Help Phone line on one of their favourite chocolates as they might be struggling with mental health themselves. Or maybe provide them with the number if it is not accessible to them. Whatever the case may be spreading the word and awareness about mental health is crucial for mortality(death rates) to decrease, because of these struggles. 

I want you to know that you are loved by all, and you were brought on this Earth for a reason! If you would like to contact the Kids Help Phone have a look at the back of a Smarties box or KitKat wrapper. If you do not have chocolate like this with you at the moment or accessible, here’s the Kids Help Phone Number you can contact: 

Mental Health Line Contacts(OPEN 24/7 AND ANONYMOUS) – anyone at ANY age can speak to the lines listed!

• Kids Help Phone:  1-800-668-6868.
• Phone Number for Emotional Support: 1-800-932-4616
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-8255

You’re Important. Know Your Self-Worth.

Here is a blog with 13 reasons you should live. I feel as if you don’t realize your self worth it’s important to read through these as they have helped me with my mental health journey, and I hope it can help yours. Please consider calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline(1-800-273-8255) as it’s universal and solutions can be found. Again, this call is kept anonymous between you and the lifeline caller. I will still list out the reasons that were written in the blog that someone wrote about their struggles. If you want to further relate to this individual please check out the link provided as this was the link I found the reasons.

Link: https://www.pleaselive.org/blog/13-reasons-live/

Reasons Why You Should Survive:

(from link provided, I did not make these reasons but I believe they will help those who are struggling)

• Reason #1: You are Loved
• Reason #2: You are strong enough to get through this
• Reason #3: Suicide is painful
• Reason #4: Your choices are your own
• Reason #5: Things really do get better
• Reason #6: There is help available
• Reason #7: You have worth and value
• Reason #8: There’s a lot of good in the world.

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/reasons-to-live#Timedoeshelp-lessen-pain <– another link with reasons to live. I will list a few below that I want people to know, but all of them are super valid and you should definitely read it if you are fighting through mental health. You can also share this to a friend/family member or just about anyone who is struggling with mental health.

• The future isn’t set in stone
• You matter
• Time does help lessen pain
• Mistakes don’t have to define you
• You can make life more meaningful
• Nothing in life is final — until it’s over
• It’s hard to see solutions when in distress.

Use this time to fight through what you are going through, and talk to the helpline numbers provided. You will find solution and a path to a happier and more prosperous life! 🙂

-FROM MY ADVICE, PLEASE DO NOT GET ONLINE HELP IF YOU HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT SELF-HARM OR SUICIDE. THERE ARE ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH WEBSITES WHERE YOU CAN CHAT WITH SOMEONE BUT PREFERABLY DO NOT USE THEM. I PREFER EVERYONE TALKING ONE ON ONE ON THE PHONE WITH SOMEONE (I HAVE ATTACHED HELPLINES NUMBERS IN MY BLOG ABOVE). 

-NOTE: This is a blog, and should not replace the advice of a qualified health professional. 

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