Since the pandemic, there has been an increase in mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety worldwide. Mental health is a subject that many shy away from. Fortunately, today, there’s more awareness, resources, and help for people with a mental illness. World mental day is celebrated on the 10th of October to raise awareness about Metal health.
Why World Mental Health Day is important
Mental health is a fundamental part of every human. And without it, physical health cannot thrive. In the past, people with related mental illness did not talk about it for fear and shame of being stigmatized. Although there’s still a long way to go in recognizing the importance of mental health, there has been significant progress in creating awareness.
As you celebrate World Mental Health Day, take a moment to relax and do the things you love. Remember, asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness. Keep in touch with loved ones and have a good laugh. Enjoy some mental health jokes.
1. I recently read that it’s beneficial to your mental well-being to share your bed with your pets…
… but in hindsight, I probably should have left them in the aquarium.
2. Nike has given its staff a week off for a mental health break.
Big tick.
3. A man wakes up in the mental ward
Relax, sir, you’ve just had ECT.
What’s that?
Electrical shock therapy. After a shock to the brain, you have temporary partial memory loss. Patients often forget about the things that cause them stress and tension, allowing them to relax and get better.
Okay.
Now that you’re awake, I’ll call your wife in…
My what?
4. I only go after women who are locked up in Mental Institutions.
I’m looking for a “committed” relationship.
5. My school had a mental health fair
But I didn’t have any to give, so I didn’t bother going.
6. Here’s an interesting statistic about herd mentality:
It affects 10 in 10 people.
7. I hate the stigma around mental health
Immediately when I got medication for schizophrenia, my friends wouldn’t talk to me anymore.
8. Why was the narcissist next in line to be discharged from the mental hospital?
Because he was better than all of the other patients.
9. If you care so much about my mental health…
…then gimme some brain
10. People keep telling me to speak to someone about my mental issues
I do! I talk to myself all the time!
11. The UK is officially changing its name in honor of mental health awareness.
The new name being “U.O.K.?”
12. The problem with treating mental health
Is that it’s all in your head.
13. If you want to be judgemental, you have to be a judge
Otherwise, you’re just mental.
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