👉Seek help from a mental health professional .

Getting yourself better is the priority. Treatment (this can be counselling or medications) will help identify the issue and address therefore reducing or eliminating the symptoms which have been disrupting your life.

👉Don’t self stigmatize.

This is when we allow the stigma to influence the way we think and feel about ourselves and our situation.

Self stigma stops us from seeking help, and you may start to believe that your condition is due to your personal weakness.

👉Don’t define yourself by your illness.

Your mental health struggle is something you experience but it is not you, you are much more than your illness. Reframe statements like “I am schizophrenic” to “I have schizophrenia ”

👉Don’t isolate yourself.

When you struggle with your mental health you may be hesitant to share this with anyone. However, your friends, family, teachers and coaches could offer you compassion and support.

👉Speak out against stigma.

In your recovery, consider speaking about the harmful effects of stigma. You may do this through sharing your own experiences or speaking about it more generally.

Sources- coolmindshk.com