Society should normalize mental health treatments

In a world that prioritizes physical health over mental health, we should switch over to prioritizing mental health check-ins as a number one priority. In today’s society many adults, teenagers and even children have all struggled with mental health. It is crucial to tend to our mental health just like we go to the doctors to check on our physical health. Normalizing therapy and regular mental health check-ins as part of overall well-being.

We must continue to acknowledge that mental health is just as important as physical health. Our bodies and mental health require lots of love and care. Just as we exercise and keep our bodies in shape we need to also keep our mental state of mind in shape too. Mental health check-ins can prevent anxiety, depression, emotional distress and more. It does not imply that you look “weak” or unstable. It takes a lot of strength and courage to seek help when needed.

Even if this just means to take a mental health day. Sometimes we need that time to ourselves to relax, breathe, go outside, think about our health and just reflect on ourselves. This helps us lean towards focusing on our personal growth. Normalizing therapy can help break down stigma surrounding mental health issues. Going to therapy can help people let everything out, express their emotions and help people figure out why people feel a certain way.

By discussing our experiences with mental health check-ins and therapy, getting help is showing a sign of strength. This can encourage others to speak up, prioritize mental health, seek support and get the help they need without fear of judgment. Mental health check-ins can have a positive impact on our friendships and relationships too. This helps us reevaluate in certain situations and have healthier connections with others. Mental health is closely linked to physical health and addressing mental health concerns through therapy can have positive effects on physical well-being. For example, reducing stress and anxiety can lower blood pressure and improve immune function.

Mental health is incredibly important as it affects how we think, feel and act in our daily lives. It impacts our relationships, work performance, physical health and overall well-being. Normalizing therapy plays a crucial role in addressing mental health concerns and promoting emotional resilience. Therapy can help individuals manage symptoms of mental health conditions, cope with stress and even develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving, ultimately leading to a better quality of life. Regular therapy sessions can provide early intervention for mental health concerns, preventing issues from escalating into more serious problems. This can lead to better long-term outcomes and reduced risk of developing chronic mental health conditions.

At Butler Community College there is affordable care on campus for students, faculty and staff. Students get free services provided at college health. Student health is very important and many students can get free counseling for their mental and physical well being too.
It is time to prioritize not only physical health but mental health too. Let’s continue to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Investing in mental health not only benefits people individually but also strengthens communities and society as a whole. Let’s start making mental health check-ins a priority and a part of people and their daily lives.