How to reduce stigma in mental health?

Honestly, just talking about it openly, even casually, helps. My friends and I started just admitting when we were feeling overwhelmed or stressed, instead of pretending everything's fine. It makes everyone feel less alone. Also, stop using words like 'pagal' for people, it's just messed up.

I've struggled with anxiety myself, and what really helped me was when a few close friends were genuinely supportive and didn't make me feel like I was 'weak.' Sharing my story, even with a few people, made me realize how many others quietly suffer. We need to encourage more open dialogues and less judgment.

This is such a crucial topic, I get so anxious about even mentioning mental health sometimes. Does anyone else feel like there's still so much pressure to just 'be strong' and not talk about feelings? How do we even begin to change that mindset, especially with older generations?

It's so important to normalize mental health conversations. We need to treat it like any other illness. I try to be open about my therapy sessions with close friends, just to show it's okay and normal to seek help. And listening without judgment is key, always.