Today, Oct 10th is World Mental Health Day.
“World Mental Health Day” is a day to talk about mental health and to show everyone that our mental health matters. Mental health is a universal human right and this year’s theme: Mental Health in an unequal world; Bridging disparities and inclusion seems more fitting than ever now.
I’m at a loss and have been feeling very helpless and numb the last few days with what is going on in Israel since Saturday and it’s affecting my mental health greatly. I know I am not alone in my thoughts.
There will never be justification for ANY innocent person to be tortured, raped, kidnapped or murdered. No human being in the world can ever justify terrorism.
I have loved ones whose close family members live in Israel. I also have friends of mine, as do my kids, who are there at the moment too, living in fear.
As I said earlier, I am at a loss right now and I feel completely helpless and numb. I’m writing this while at work today as I am unable to focus on much else. I am also feeling a great sense of guilt for not being able to join my children or friends at the peace rally that was held in our city last night because of my overwhelming fears and panic I have of being situated in large crowds.
The current events in Israel and Gaza are impacting people all over the world on many different levels. This morning Jacob arrived at his job site, a new condo development he is working at to find the walls smeared with swastikas and other hate intended graffitti against Jews. He informed his company right away as well as the development company to which this was targeted was also informed, and action was taken right away. #ifyouseesomethingsaysomething.
Please remember that it is ok not to be ok. I encourage anyone and everyone to ensure that you take care of your mental health, find ways to centre yourself, disconnect from your devices and media when needed and be sure to ask for help if you need to as well. You are not alone.
And also remember as well, that we are strong, we are united and we will prevail.
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