One of the most unseen issues in the world today is the stigma attached to mental illnesses, particularly depression and anxiety disorders. They are commonly seen as a weakness that can easily be fixed or as an act put on for attention. Being romanticized by the media and social networks, it can be easy for some to assume that people showing signs of depression or anxiety are only seeking attention. There is a huge lack of education on mental illnesses. Those that need help handling their illnesses are not aware of the wide range of resources available and many probably do not even realize that they have a disorder to begin with. Education is also necessary for those without mental illnesses so that they can recognize it and reach out
