Lise Fitzsimmons Therapy

You are the author of your life. I'm here to support the new story that has been waiting for you all along.You are the author of your life. I'm here to support the new story that has been waiting for you all along.

We can all help to end the stigma of mental health and become advocates! End stigma with these 5 simple ways: Helping to end the stigma around mental illness can help people seek the help they need and create positive change. One of the biggest hurdles for anyone suffering from mental illness is overcoming the stigma of having a problem and asking for help. It is the number one reason why two-thirds of those living with a mental illness do not seek help.... Developed in partnership with Dr. Heather Stuart, the Bell Canada Mental Health and Anti-stigma Research Chair at Queen’s University, here are 5 simple ways to help end the stigma that keeps too many who struggle with mental illness from seeking the help they need: Language matters: the words you use can make all the difference. Educate yourself: knowing the facts and myths about mental illness can be a great way to help end the stigma. Be kind: simple acts of kindness can help open up the conversation and let someone know you are there for them. Listen and ask: being a good listener and asking how you can help can be the first step in recovery. Talk about it: mental illness touches us all in some way directly or through a friend, family member or colleague. Most people with mental health issues can and do recover, just by talking about it.

This is part of practicing self-compassion, which is so important in the healing process.

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This came from one of my clients. Practicing being present is not easy, but so important, especially now during some much uncertainty.