Laura - Family and Mental Health

Laura's story - Family and mental health

15th November 2017, 12.40pm

“I didn’t realise I was having problems with my mental health. I mean, I was experiencing these symptoms, and I just thought I was going mad. Like I actually questioned my own sanity. But it was my mum and dad who recognised it more and they pushed me to get help.

"It’s normal, unfortunately. It’s perfectly normal, and it’s OK. It’s OK to be mentally ill, it’s OK not to be OK. Own it! If you’re mentally ill, own it, because you’re not the only person that feels like that, although it might feel like it. So there’s no need to be all hush hush about it. Go online and talk about it.”

“Mental health does not discriminate, so why should we?”

"There is stigma by the older generation and an attitude to just ‘get on with it’ – which may have delayed the time for me to seek help."

9th June 2022, 3.57pm | Anonymous

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“I want to be a catalyst for change wherever I can”

“Being vulnerable and looking to learn something new to help your physical and mental wellbeing is a major strength. It’s difficult, which is why it can be scary. It’s so worth it, though!”

1st June 2022, 9.17pm | Simon Clarke

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