Challenging the Old Mental Health Clichés

We've all heard them... most of us have said them... but the 80+ organisations behind the See Change partnership have launched a new video tackling those old mental health clichés that are unhelpful when supporting someone who is going through a tough time.  Stigma breeds silence around mental health, stops people seeking help, and makes the experience of being unwell much harder.  See Change research found that one in two Irish people would rather suffer in silence.  Yet, it doesn't have to be this way.  You don’t need to be an expert to start talking about mental health or have all the answers.  Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is to let someone know that you are there for them and simply listen.  See this video to help you start your conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUUwEv8q4LI&feature=youtu.be