We’ve all heard the phrase “mental health awareness,” yet the way we discuss it remains riddled with stigma, oversimplification, and silence. Imagine if we treated physical health the same way: avoiding conversations about exercise because it might offend those with chronic conditions, or whispering about cancer as though it’s a moral failing. Mental health deserves the same openness, nuance, and proactive care we give our bodies—but getting there requires dismantling harmful narratives. Why “Just Be Strong” Isn’t Enough Mental health awareness is critical to understanding that mental health is not a dichotomy. Just as we wouldn’t label someone as “physically...
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