Employment, food security, health benefits are all important topics but we miss a big one – that is ‘Mental Health of the Next Generation’. No one seems to take this topic with seriousness. It should be one of the most important topic or as we say in TRP language – ‘Hot Topic’ on our News Channels and Social Media.
I’m talking about the youth (12+) who are in some or the other way going through some mental trouble which is bothering them so much – and there is no one to help.
Whether it may be a cause of family matter, financial, friendship, or any other; depression is rising just like the population of our nation. Not mentioning relationship here because I haven’t met any person who has married his/her school life’s crush yet!
Now some people rant or share on social media about what they are going through, they either might be extrovert to ask for help or an example of attention seekers.
My target is the introverts, for whom self-diagnosis is costlier than buying illegal anti-depressants such as prescription pills or some sort of drugs to get rid of depression.
Our government along with the education system and medical industry must take a step forward to bring a change in the lives of the affected ones.
There are some good NGOs taking care, but this problem actually needs ATTENTION.
Depression has become a trend and a taboo at the same time in our society. Trend for some who add #Anxiety on their instagram bio just to look cool and taboo for those who are actually going through a troublesome disorder, yet cannot speak up because society lists this issue in the first world problems.
I feel ‘Depression’ must be accepted openly like how ‘Sex’ is been approved by the so called 2019’s straight forward society.
I am writing this article not because I have the answer to the above problems. I am writing so that people can come up with some solutions, spread awareness, help close-ones in their hour of need & may be just be good & positive towards them. I also want our government to look into this matter seriously. Media Houses & Social Media should push this matter of grave concern – they can help in creating awareness on a very large scale.
Running away from a problem is not a Solution.
Depression, bullying, stress and other negative experiences push our youth to addiction, abuse, even suicide. We need to act before we lose out many of our potential bright stars to this darkness. Please…
