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"Therapy Myths Debunked: Why It’s the Ultimate Power Move"

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Real talk- today we are #BreakingDownStigmas: The Powerhouse Benefits of Embracing Therapy"  Let’s get real for a sec. Society & the old-world stigmas? #BYEEEE.   Random Question!  "Have you been told that therapy is a sign of frailty?" Has anyone ever told you,  “Can't you manage on your own?”  or drop the infamous,  “So, you’re seeing a therapist? What's wrong with you?" 🙄 If so, you're not alone. Let's dismantle these myths right now, shall we? Or maybe you've just overheard the whispers:  “She just can’t manage on her own” or the condescending “She needs therapy #Yikes”?  Truth Bomb:  That’s literally outdated & unfactual noise. But we know. it still doesn't make it feel any less hurtful in the moment. Buckle up buttercup because we are breaking it  ALL down, and trust me, it’s about to get lit. Blame it on the deeply ingrained MH stigma or a culture obsessed with the DIY "do-it-yourself" MH mindset but, the unfor

Wilful Ignorance; Society's Answer to Social Inequality and Excuse to Avoid Addressing the Mental Health Gap

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Hey my dear friends!   Today we are discussing something super important – mental health & fairness. Why are we talking about #fairness when life is anything but fair? Well see that's the point of this mini post/ rant. We CAN'T ignore the inequalities in our society, especially when it comes to MH issues. Let's imagine for a second that our society is like a puzzle. Puzzles come in boxes and all of the pieces are all mixed up. So what do you do? You start sorting pieces by edges, colors, & even shapes. Once you have your groups, you can start placing similar edges together, usually starting with corners and building from there. After you have the frame or the boarder, you can then begin to place the inner pieces together and create your masterpiece. But what happens when you start getting to end, and you notice something, some of the pieces are missing, leaving you unable to complete your puzzle. You check to make sure that there are no floating puzzle pieces on the