A popular Facebook group wittily named ‘This is so depressing I went and ate a whole block of cheese in protest’ shares incredibly relatable memes about mental health and life, with a big dollop of comedy added for taste. We’ve collected some of the best ones to share with you, Pandas. Scroll down to check them out. It’s centered around humor; however, the issues that the memes touch upon are essential to talk about. Mental health is no laughing matter (even if some of the memes are relatably hilarious). The Anxiety & Depression Association of America reports that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. They affect 40 million American adults or over 19% of the population. The good news? These anxiety disorders are highly treatable. The bad news? Very few people get the treatment they need. The ADAA notes that barely 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. However, folks who have been through severe stress, lived through abuse, or suffered severe losses are more likely to develop depression. Poor mental health care and social stigma also play a part in this. The WHO warns that over 75% of people living in low and middle-income countries receive no treatment for mental disorders. Another approach is overhauling your lifestyle for the sake of health. However, everyone’s case is unique, and there are no one-size-fits-all answers. One approach may work best for you while someone else may need a mixed strategy to get better. Some other major changes include redefining your relationship with exercise and rest. To put it bluntly, if you spend all day indoors, with barely any human contact, your face plastered to your phone or computer, only ever eating junk food, then you’re not going to be in a good headspace. You also need to make sure that you’re staying social. Your positive connections help you bounce back from the stress you face in life. The CDC urges adults to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical exercise each week. They also recommend an additional 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
