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  The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health. Some groups, including health and other frontline workers, students, people living alone, and those with pre-existing mental health conditions, have been particularly affected. And services for mental, neurological and substance use disorders have been significantly disrupted. Now more than ever, as the COVID-19 pandemic highlights and deepens long-standing inequities in mental health in the country, it is essential that we work to make mental health care a reality for all. World Mental Health Day 2021 will give voice to diverse perspectives on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, to call attention to inequities in mental health. Mental health is a human right — and everyone deserves access to the care they need to reach their full potential. Mental health is essential to a healthy life. But billions of people around the world struggle with feelings of anxiety, fear, isolation, and depression, lacking acce

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, something extremely close to my heart. I’ve typed my abuser’s name out so many times to finally set myself free but I just can’t quite expose it yet. I am 1 in 4, and it can happen to anyone. Please remember, it’s not as easy as ‘just leave’. 💜 Domestic violence affects millions of people, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status.   Warning signs of an abusive relationship We all have arguments with our partners and family members occasionally, and sometimes we say or do hurtful things that we later regret and apologise for. But if this behaviour is becoming a regular pattern, then it may be a sign of domestic abuse. Abuse comes in many different forms and includes more than just physical violence. It’s stalking, manipulation, shouting, humiliation, coercion, threats and isolation. It can also be stealing your salary, checking phones and social networks or calling someone stupid so often they believe it... I'm using stupid