Understanding Mental Health: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
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Mental health is always important — no matter who you are.
Whether you are a working professional, a student, an athlete, or in any field, your mental strength matters just as much as your physical strength. It plays a big role in your growth and success.
In this article, I will share my thoughts on why mental health is so important and how we can maintain a simple, balanced life with a healthy mind.
1. Mental Health Affects Everyone, Regardless of Background
Many people go through tough times in life. Sometimes it’s fear, childhood trauma, or something personal they’ve kept hidden for a long time. But instead of keeping it all inside, it’s better to talk about it. You can share with a friend or someone close you trust. Opening up might make you feel lighter and better than carrying it alone.
Informative Link : https://www.who.int/health-topics/mental-health#tab=tab_1
2. The Stigma Around Mental Health Still Exists
The stigma around mental health still exists — and honestly, it may always be there. When you’re going through a tough time, only you know how it feels and how you’re dealing with it. Sometimes, when you share it with someone who hasn’t been through it, they may think you’re stuck in a phase you can’t escape. Maybe that’s stigma, maybe it’s misunderstanding — but again, only you truly know your struggle and how you’re handling it.
But I believe this strongly: if there is darkness, my friend, there will also be light.
Informative Link : https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/stigma-and-discrimination
3. Youth Mental Health Is a Growing Concern
Even in 2025, mental health is not just a concern for older people — it’s affecting our youth too. I feel today’s young generation is often distracted by the so-called fancy lifestyle and endless noise around society. It’s all about wanting to be “special” or dealing with insecurities, which sometimes leads them down the wrong path — a path of doubts and pressures that don’t even exist in reality.
I still remember the college days of the '90s and early 2000s when young people truly wanted to make a difference, to bring positive change to society.
I really hope those days of passion and purpose return soon.
Informative Link : https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/youth-mental-health/index.html
4. The Impact of Social Media and Urban Stress
Social media has also become one of the reasons our mental health gets affected. We all know how things are often manipulated online, and that’s how even the younger generation gets caught up in it.
I believe we should all try to limit how much content we consume on social media. The more time we spend in the real world, the more we experience genuine connections and meaningful moments. And honestly, that’s what really matters.
Informative Link : https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10476631/
5. Mental Health Services Are Still Inaccessible for Many
Mental health services are still out of reach for many people in tier 3 and tier 4 areas. Often, it’s because of a lack of awareness and the absence of proper mental health facilities. In bigger cities — tier 1 and tier 2 — people can find doctors or professionals who can guide them through tough times.
But in villages and remote areas, people don’t have this access. Financial issues make it even harder for them to seek help, and they end up suffering in silence.
This is a serious issue that needs more attention in our country.
Informative Link : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/mental-care-still-inaccessible-for-many/articleshow/86901704.cms
6. Cultural Healing Practices Can Support Mental Health
Today, cultural healing is one of the best ways to support your mental health. Physical exercise, meditation, or spending time with people who truly understand you can help you heal.
There are also many online platforms now offering helpful programs and services for mental wellness. You can choose what works best for you.
So, take a step, get involved, and most importantly — take care of yourself.
Informative Link : https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6018386/
7. The Role of Family, Friends, and Workplaces
Loneliness can slowly kill your happiness. I mention this because it’s often where mental health struggles begin — when you stop talking to others, and your health starts to suffer in silence.
That’s why your family, friends, and even colleagues should be involved and take the initiative to support you.
Their care, support, and love can help you find your happiness again — the happiness you may have been missing for a long time.
Informative Link : https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8611594/
Final Thoughts
I believe everyone faces a phase of mental health struggles at some point in life. Life is all about growing, learning, and moving forward — and when one phase ends, a new and better one begins.
What truly matters is how you handle it, how you respond to it. Never believe that you’ll never come out of it. Don’t let that thought take over.
Remember, my friend — if there is darkness, there is light on the other side too.