[Rika]

Originally Posted by Wheek!

I agree with you wholeheartedly that mental health is something that should be taught from childhood in age-appropriate ways, and that if people aren’t struggling with mental health it’s hard for them to understand. I’d set healthy boundaries with the people in your life that certain jokes or comments are off limits, and explain that you find them insensitive. You don’t have to go into your whole story if you’re not comfortable with it.

Yep, agreed. I think mental health should be taught in schools when the kids are older. Maybe junior high or so?