ONLY HEALTH IS MENTAL HEALTH

When I hear someone committed suicide my heart melts out. Numerous thoughts observe in my mind. Suicide stems neither from bravery nor cowardice, it’s fuelled inside by the seeds of depression which leaves everything hopeless and clueless. Thousands of farmers commit suicide in India due to debt and nature disasters. Emotional Quotient is equally important as Intelligent Quotient.

Sushant Singh Rajput was a brilliant actor had name, fame, money, what more one wants in life. But at the end he lost his life as these things are not ingredients of good mental health. Though they may increase your happiness, but it’s not something alone which brings credibility to your inner peace. In fact India has the highest rate of death by suicide in the South-east Asia region at 16.5 suicides per 100,000 people (2016).Depression is like an ugly sweater, it’s okay at Christmas, but the rest of the year? You got to put it away. It needs no invitation it just happen completely unsolicited. We live in a society which is completely orthodox and judgmental. Majority of times we are not able to share our problems due to societal pressure that is attached to it. We need to understand that Mental illness is like other illness.

Life is very complex it takes you in to the sky and even under the soil. And most important is to maintain that balance. Depression is just like another other disease and can be treated. Only we need someone whom we can trust and open our heart to. Every Suicide is a tragedy which leaves millions of hearts crying behind and an unsolved mystery. Everyone is fighting a battle silently in the hidden corner of their hearts. Look around yourself and listen to others. Let’s be less judgmental and more Empathetic.

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Dr. Manpreet Dhaliwal