A conversation with Josiane Umukundwa, a mental health expert. 

In our families, society, even though we are not the only ones, we do not give the right value to mental health. People with mental health issues do not want to open up about them or to consult a health professional, they are worried and scared of the stigma. The society we live in makes them feel out of place. 

Humans want to be loved, respected. We all like to know that we are important and want a sense of belonging. Anything that threatens that, threatens our humanity.  

In this episode, we spoke about depression and we hope that it will help all of us be conscious about how we feel. While we are all on lockdown due to coronavirus, let us not neglect our mental wellbeing. Good health is the most important investment in our lives. 

FACTSHEET

Depression can be caused by various reasons: Physiological, psychological, accidents, drugs, etc

Depression has many symptoms: Prolonged sadness, lack of interest, lack of energy, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts etc

If you feel depressed, seek help, depression heals

Be respectful, compassionate and mind your language, people with a mental health illness are not crazy.