Over the years it's become apparent that so many people are struggling with something. The statistics say that 1 in 4 of us will under go a period of serious metal illness.... being an engineer I like to check things out.... and its not easy to find the source of that 1:4 figure, especially as it's so commonly used.
Take a look at this article, there are many more on the web.
Whatever the figure, I believe we all suffer at times with some form of mental illness.... just like we all suffer from some type of physical illness.
Times are changing, slowly, people are more aware of the invisible symptoms of long term mental illness, I've seen that in my day to day life.
And both physical and mental health are linked. If you are depressed.... it's not easy to step out of your house to go for a walk.... similarly, if you've broken your leg, it can become very isolating.
Our 'normal' lives are not necessarily the same as other people's 'normal' lives.... but that's ok
Do you think there is a link between our mental and physical health?
Do you think society is changing in that more people are open about their mental health?
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