This month is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Someone on facebook posted about this and said, “Let’s talk about it.” I gave it a like, but no one is actually talking about it. The only place I really talk about it is on here, where we are all anonymous.

I found this funny. I would love to really be able to be open, honest and talk about it. I think many others may feel the same. We can’t really talk about it, putting it in writing on social media as ourselves and not be judged or put ourselves at risk in some way. At least, this is how I feel.

It feels that lately, my family and many people I know have also been struggling with mental health issues. I think it has all gotten worse since coming out of the pandemic, especially with my kids and their generation. I think the isolation they faced during the pandemic caused a surge in mental health issues in the youth.

Not to mention the gun violence that is out of control. The world is in crisis.

So I am glad there is a Mental Health Awareness month. I hope it does get people talking and working on improving mental health for peace and well-being all over.