Why do I write about Mental Health?

I am all too aware of the issues around Mental Health from the Voluntary work that I do and just from life in general. I was a generation who soldiered on, took it on the chin, never complained only to find themselves enveloped in an emotional storm years later, not able to understand what is happening. What is happening is the undigested remnants of past Hurts, Traumas & the inability to put it into words or name it. Not because they're not able, but because they have never been taught the language. For some stress is a "rough day", or anxiety is "your just nervous", never really understanding the toll it takes on the human body to store what you can't explain simply because you don't know what it is called.

For today's generation the fear of them having something wrong with them in a world that promotes perfection at every juncture. The fear of not fitting in, being different. We have an obligation to empower them with the language they need to understand.

This is one of my biggest passions teaching our children and communities to develop a language around mental health. I believe it is critical that young people grow knowing that discussing mental health is natural and normal. As a result they will develop a language of expression in Mental Health. 

All of my books in this series have the same common problematic areas addressed. My writings are my views and should not replace Medical/Mental Health professional interventions. Always contact your primary care physician or mental health team where required for support.