What comes to your mind
when you hear phrases, like 'Mental Health' and 'Mental Illness'? You may
detect some psychopathic vibes and the urgent alarm to see a psychiatrist. Even
worse, you may imagine that you are a mental or a psychic patient. But, this is
something that we must not think of and be ready and courageous enough to speak
or confess if we feel the need to go to one! Remember, it's never too late!
Because, mental illness is getting common day by day and minute by minute.
Here are a few of the results and what information released by Statistics
Canada.
'Approximately 2.8 million people, or 10.1% of Canadians aged
15 and older, reported symptoms consistent with at least one of six mental or
substance use disorders in the past 12 months. The six disorders measured by
the survey were major depressive episode, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety
disorder, and abuse of or dependence on alcohol, cannabis or other drugs.'
The most dangerous and fascinating aspect of
mental diseases is that mental health challenges are pervasive and invisible.
That’s why they’re so hard to understand and treat; they’re both everywhere and
yet nowhere. They require some effort and courage to detect and accept it and
acknowledging it that is the first step forward.
Among all the mental diseases, depression is one
of the most prominent diseases affecting the world-wide population to a great
extent. Millions of people die or opt suicide as a result of untreated
depression. And this disease can attack any person irrespective of their sex,
gender, age, nationality, which can no longer be ignored.
Are you motivated Enough?
In 2015, Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, a professor of
psychiatry at UBC, found Heads Up Guys to support men and help them fight
depression by providing tips, tactics, awareness about professional services,
and stories of success. These sessions really lighten the intensity of pain and
depression of the victims and help them to stay on tract in their daily lives.
Donate for a Good Cause
During the months of June and July, which includes
"Health Week", Heads Up Guys is running a fundraising campaign where
any donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a philanthropic family, up to
$100,000. In a recent interview, Brad Newell, the King Of Floors and owner of Kings Links golf course,
spoke about why his entire family are donating and the importance of Heads Up
Guys as a critical resource for men.
“As men,
we’ve been taught for generations that showing vulnerability, sadness or other
emotions are signs of weakness. We’re told we should just “snap out of it”. And
if we don’t talk about it and it goes on too long, we withdraw, close down or
shut people out,” said Newell.
“If you
or someone you know might be suffering from depression, I can tell you that
there is help, hope, and people available to get you
back on track. I know there aren’t a lot of places where men and their families
can find the support and resources they need which is why our family business
is a big supporter of Heads Up Guys.”
Be A Useful Voice:
Newell notes that although more than 20,000 people
visit the site each month, he knows “there
are many more that could use the services and information” on Heads Up
Guys.
For more information on how Heads Up Guys provides
support and help to men battling depression, visit headsupguys.org.
Together, we can help the men in our lives and prevent more tragic losses of
life to suicide. You can join the HeadsUpGuys fundraising
effort by making a donation.
And keep yourself motivated to
help others and be examples for them. You can serve as a voice for those who do
not talk about their problems and concerns. Together, let's make Earth, a happy
place to live.
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