1,781 Quotes About Mental-health

There is nothing more devastating thanbeing unable to verbalize something that turns your whole world upside down.

…it’s not only the so-called ‘crazy’ people that end up in psychiatric wards. It’s hard-working, funny, generous, considerate, kind, and burnt out people; people who gave too much of themselves at grave personal risk.

Mental health discussions should not hog the spotlight when celebrities are involved. Everything should not just be about the Chester Bennington’s and the Robin Williams’s of the world. Yes, they were truly remarkable people in their own right, but if we focus on helping the Average Joe or Plain Jane, we might unlock their ingenuity. Don’t overlook the ‘little man,’ everyone has something important to contribute to society, regardless of their socio-demographic background.

There will be better days, maybe even tomorrow.

I could use various words to describe depression: brutal, unrelenting, gruesome, terrifying, exhausting, and demanding, but all these words would be an understatement to describe its sheer intensity and unforgiving nature.

Depression is like losing a loved one, but the person you lose is yourself.

It’s not about being an emo or a goth. Depression has many faces, jester, co-worker who is always smiling, a friend who always seems to have everything figured out, or a family member who appears to sail through life effortlessly. I don’t think an image of a typical depressed person exists.

I think dealing with a mental illness is something worthy of being a superhero.

Lastly, I want to encourage others to share their stories. Share your story through whichever creative outlet you are most comfortable with. Don’t underestimate your story’s motivational capacity! To you, your story may feel like a compilation of failures, disappointments, and hardships, but to others it may be a source of inspiration, perseverance, bravery, and strength.