Half of the world’s population will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. That’s according to a large-scale international study published last year. Researchers interviewed 150,000 people across 29 countries to arrive at their findings. They revealed that most common struggles are mood disorders, like depression or anxiety. The World Health Organization adds that there are already hundreds of millions of people living with a mental health disorder.
Thankfully, a lot is being done to break the stigma. People are speaking up about their personal experiences with mental health disorders. There’s more awareness, education, and resources available. "How Mental" is an Instagram page dedicated to sharing relatable memes about mental health. It has over 832,000 followers and as the founder puts it, "The Mental Movement ~ is here to help you take care of the most important part of you: Your Mind."
Keep scrolling for a list of Bored Panda's personal favorites from the page and don't forget to upvote the ones you find all too relatable. We also chatted to counselling psychologist, Michelle Lawrence from Chrysalis Therapy, to get her expert opinion on looking after your mental health.
