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#EndTheStigma.

+ Listen to them, let them know their feelings are valid. — SPEAK UP: Learn about it and then speak about it. If others stigmatise, let them know that! Correct them! Educate others! .#EndTheStigma.

— MENTAL ILLNESS AND PHYSICAL ILLNESS: A mental illness is just like a physical one, so IT SHOULD BE TREATED THE SAME WAY! END THE STIGMA!.— SHOW COMPASSION: ALWAYS be there for someone suffering with a mental illness, never leave their side.

— BE CONCIOUS OF YOUR LANGUAGE: DON’T EVER say something like “snap out of it”, “but you look fine”, “it’s your fault”, “just be happy”. Replace it with “I’m here for you”, “How can I help you?” “Your feelings are valid.” +.

How to end stigma? . — TALK ABOUT IT: Talk about your experience. Discuss it openly. A mental illness is just like any other medical condition. — EDUCATE: Educate yourself and those around you. Learn about it, and then speak about it. Stand up, use your voice, END THE STIGMA! +.

It doesn’t let them get the help that they need. This is the power of stigma. Although stigma has reduced in the recent years, we still have a long way to go! We need to educate ourselves, stand up and END THE STIGMA!.

Stigma involves discrimination or negative attitude against someone with a distinguishing character like mental illness. Unfortunately, there is a lot of stigma surrounding mental health. It makes people feel ashamed of something that is OUT OF THEIR CONTROL.