Sunday 24 August 2014

Why TEAM REB

I created team reb with the objective of helping raise awareness of mental health problems. The page has been up and running for a few weeks now and the response and support has been amazing. It has been a true eye opener to be in contact with so many people that are living with mental health illnesses. Treatments for mental health problems vary from person to person, but I have found that talking is one of the best forms of treatment. This page has allowed me and hopefully other people to speak up and be advocates about mental health illnesses. Although I am not in a position to provide adequate help to anyone suffering from a mental illness, I can only hope that this page gives somebody the strength and courage to speak up to perhaps get treatment or just to tell somebody that this is what they are living with. It is difficult enough being diagnosed with an illness but the added pressures that come along with mental health can be equally as challenging. Many of you reading this might understand what its like to suffer from a mental health problem. You might understand what I mean when I speak about the terrifying, paralyzing feelings that suffocate your mind. However when you add onto this the stigma that surrounds mental health it can be almost impossible to reach out to a family member/ friend or a doctor for help. I hope that TEAM REB becomes a source of inspiration in taking that first step for someone to get educated about mental health or provide support for someone or even taking a bigger step towards getting diagnosed and treated.
Please keep sharing the page and helping raise awareness.
Many thanks, TEAM REB


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