World mental health day oh wait I’m a day or two too late for it.  

Guess that’s it then.  See you next year.  

Wait what no why? Every day is mental health day and why? well funny enough we all have it EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US. Its just that some of us don’t have great mental health and need a bit of help to keep on going on the day to day.  

I’ve blogged previously on this especially when COVID first hit and I’d heard so much “I’ll go mental being at home for a few weeks” that spurred me into sharing my own mental health journey dealing with anxiety and depression. I’ve had ups and downs however my life changed when my daughter died in 2021 and I’m battling each day as it comes some are smoother than others, but my life will never be the same again. However, I’m far more aware of my own mental health and when I need that little bit more help than normal.  

What’s the point of your post I hear you say? Not a lot but I want to emphasise that while there are days such as World Mental Health day we need to be far more aware and remember every day is mental health day good or bad. We need to be aware of those who are having the bad days for sure and ensure they have the support needed – so please make sure you do check in on your friends that’s all it takes a wee check in especially if you know they are not being themselves.  

I’d also add given my job as a games lecturer who’s students are primarily male its OK to ask for help and honestly, please men you are not alone there will be someone willing to listen and help you.  Do you know how sad it is talking to a student who needs help but won’t go to a GP because “I’m a man and don’t get taken seriously” breaks my heart it really does and the college has great help for sure but GP help is also a must for them. You are not alone nor is it anything but trying to look after yourself to ask for help. We all matter but you know what young men You matter, you really do.