There’s a lot of talk about mental health around right now as we all share stories of how we’ve coped – or not – with the coronavirus lockdown and its consequences.
Have you noticed how many times you hear the sentence: “I am SO depressed”? The problem is, there’s a danger in talking about things too much.
People interpret mental health in different ways. For instance, a teenager might say: “I’m SO depressed” if they read about a heartthrob musician hooking up with a gorgeous model.
How about: “I am SO depressed that Zayn Malik is back with Gigi Hadid”. No, you’re not. You’re jealous, not mentally ill. You’re not depressed.
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