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Mental Health: How To Cope With Depression

Firstly, I wanted to thank all of you for all the amazing support and feedback I received last week when I posted my experience with depression. It honestly means the world to me.

I thought I would follow that post up with some tips on how to cope when you are feeling down. Obviously, I am not a doctor or medical professional but these are just things I have done in order to get by.

Mental Health: #InTheMind My Story

Mental health is an issue which is very much overlooked in comparison to any physical illness. However, recent events such as the hashtag #InTheMind which has been trending on Twitter and other campaigns to spread awareness and encourage understanding of mental illness, it is something which has been brought to the forefront. The simple fact is your mental health is just as important, or even more I would argue, as your physical health. It is important to look after yourself both physically and mentally.

Mental health problems are not something new and affect a great number of people. Statistics indicate that 10% of children aged 5-16 years old have clinically diagnosable mental health problems and 70% of children do not receive help early enough (Source).

The recent hashtag has compelled me to write this post as I believe that in order to encourage those who suffer from symptoms to seek help are to read the experiences of those who have a mental illness. Here is my story: