Why is therapy for everyone?

One reasonable implication of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the conversations that erupted around the subject of mental health. People on social media have been straightforwardly talking about how mental health is directly impacted by the biggest and the smallest of life changes.

Years of stigma against mental health

Across cultures and demographics, mental health has been a stigma for almost all generations of people in the past. As a result, people who come out with mental health problems face judgements and are treated with a side-eye.

But, thankfully, with political correctness and awareness towards mental health issues, people now finally talk about their mental health sufferings openly. And the due credit has to be given to social media for mental health awakening.

Society undergoing the transition

As society is now undergoing a transition with people becoming more comfortable with ideas such as homosexuality and related subjects that have been seen as taboo in the past, people are finally speaking aloud of the mental torture they have witnessed.

However, seeking therapy is still taboo in many sections of society. Whenever someone seeks therapy, they are seen differently; they are asked questions, sometimes these questions get way too personal and sometimes uncalled for.

However, it is significant to understand how therapy is not merely for people facing severe mental illnesses. Instead, experts advise that mental health therapy is something that every teenager and adult needs to better understand themselves and their circumstances. 

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How can mental health therapy enhance life?

• Self-awareness: Therapy is significant as it helps in overcoming certain issues and helps the person know themselves better. Some emotions are engraved inside our heads, and sometimes we must address those unaddressed emotions.

• Foster relationships: Once a person knows themselves better, they can build more nuanced relationships with others. Therapy helps in addressing the love people feel for their loved ones with transparency and trust.

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• Manage and express deep emotions: Therapy helps in addressing various emotions. For example, people at times might feel uncomfortable in expressing their emotions; they might not feel very confident in getting vulnerable in front of others. Still, through therapy, they get a non-judgmental, constructive and positive environment, which helps them truly and transparently express their emotions.

• Gain clarity: Mental health therapy helps in gaining clarity in life. People at times might feel lost in life; they need an extra opinion to sort their chain of thoughts, and who is the best one to give an unbiased opinion? - It’s a therapist who helps people gain clarity in life and align their perspective straight.

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Bottom line

Conclusively, therapy is moreover essential for everyone in life. It helps in sorting out emotions, gaining clarity, finding a better perspective, building healthy relationships and most importantly, it’s an excellent tool for better understanding the self. Thus, people should come out of the taboo that only some people need therapy, and it should be normalised for people of every generation and every background.

Mental Health Disclaimer: The content in this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. In an emergency, call 000. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Australia. If you need help now, call:

• Lifeline– 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline– 1800 55 1800
• Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Teamin your state/territory
• Beyond Blue– 1300 224 636.

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