Health is the way your body feels and works. Being healthy means more than not being sick. Mental health means having good, helpful ways to deal with your emotions, thoughts and feelings. Having a healthy mind and body are both very important to help you deal with life.
YOU'RE NOT ALONE If you’re LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning), and going through a tough time, you’re not alone. Whether you’re trying to figure out your own identity or want to learn how to talk to others, it can be hard to know where to find support. Being LGBTQ does not mean you have a mental illness, but it does put you at a higher risk for mental health challenges because of the stigma and discrimination you may face from family, friends …show more content…
Anxiety is a normal emotion that can help you deal with stressful situations, but some people feel anxious very often or very strongly.
Sometimes people feel anxious even if there’s nothing to be nervous about. Strong, sudden feelings of fear and anxiety are called “panic attacks.” Anxiety and panic attacks that make it hard to live your daily life can be a sign of an anxiety disorder, which is a mental illness that only a doctor can diagnose. There are many ways to get help if anxiety makes it hard for you to do the things you need to do or keeps you from doing them altogether.
Talking to a mental health professional can help a person find strategies and medications to help him/her manage these emotions and live a healthy life.
DEPRESSION
Depression is a mental illness that makes a person feel deep, lasting sadness that might not go away on its own.Depression can change the way you think, feel, and act,and can even make your body feel sick, too. Even if you have a good life, you can still feel depressed. It helps to talk to family or close friends if you are dealing with depression. Talking to a mental health professional can help a person find strategies and medications to help him/her manage these emotions and live a healthy
YOU'RE NOT ALONE If you’re LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning), and going through a tough time, you’re not alone. Whether you’re trying to figure out your own identity or want to learn how to talk to others, it can be hard to know where to find support. Being LGBTQ does not mean you have a mental illness, but it does put you at a higher risk for mental health challenges because of the stigma and discrimination you may face from family, friends …show more content…
Anxiety is a normal emotion that can help you deal with stressful situations, but some people feel anxious very often or very strongly.
Sometimes people feel anxious even if there’s nothing to be nervous about. Strong, sudden feelings of fear and anxiety are called “panic attacks.” Anxiety and panic attacks that make it hard to live your daily life can be a sign of an anxiety disorder, which is a mental illness that only a doctor can diagnose. There are many ways to get help if anxiety makes it hard for you to do the things you need to do or keeps you from doing them altogether.
Talking to a mental health professional can help a person find strategies and medications to help him/her manage these emotions and live a healthy life.
DEPRESSION
Depression is a mental illness that makes a person feel deep, lasting sadness that might not go away on its own.Depression can change the way you think, feel, and act,and can even make your body feel sick, too. Even if you have a good life, you can still feel depressed. It helps to talk to family or close friends if you are dealing with depression. Talking to a mental health professional can help a person find strategies and medications to help him/her manage these emotions and live a healthy