Karen C.
In this generation mental health has been a more talked about subject, which in itself is
so helpful to anyone who has been battling with mental health disorders. In the past
when someone seemed depressed or in any way mentally challenged, whether it be
ADHD or anxiety, they were immediately labeled as weak. Of course, that's not the case
and with time and studies we have been understanding mental health better. Gen-Z
influencers have been more open about their personal experiences with mental health
disorders, this has helped so many others not feel alone and it showed their audience
that it's okay not to feel happy all the time. As a teen in America I have dealt with
anxiety not only from school but from knowing everything that has been happening in
the world and the potential issues. There are many ways to deal with these disorders
like going to therapy, leaving social media, talking to someone trusted, etc. In many
schools teachers are also now recognizing mental health disorders and are now helping
them and/or teaching it to their students. People recognizing mental health disorders
and how difficult it can be to live with has created such an improvement in this society.
Mental health disorders are much more common that most realize, almost every family
that lives in America knows someone who has a mental health disorder. As time goes
on let's hope that mental health becomes an open subject and people don’t feel alone
when dealing with it.