Please, Please Be Careful How You Talk About Mental Health

It matters. [Scary Mommy](%2F%2Fscarymommy.com%2F%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/1/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/fXNZfMiskmdY0xnByPu1Gje2J2o=270) May 20, 2022 %2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Flifestyle%2Fmental-health-talk%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/1/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/bQmBIvI3bt_3pHk081NTEkCXaZU=270 [Please, Please Be Careful How You Talk About Mental Health](%2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Flifestyle%2Fmental-health-talk%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/2/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/Cj32wHzjHDSQQE5OARRj84vk7Fo=270) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and today I just wanted to take a moment to spotlight some Scary Mommy pieces on the topic and give you a little food for thought. First up, today, we’ve got a Natasha McKee piece about the casual, thoughtless ways people throw stigmatizing language around: “That's another difficulty that comes with living with mental illness or mental health challenges. Not only is the disorder you live with physically exhausting, but it’s also very trying, having to backtrack and explain to people how offensive those off-the-cuff remarks are.” Something to think about. — Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Latest] [Latest] %2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fparenting%2Fwhy-is-my-anxiety-ramping-up%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/1/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/UXV-yjCSHPiFMMe0ilaWWMGFWKw=270 mental health [Things Are Getting Better. Why Is My Anxiety Getting Worse?](%2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fparenting%2Fwhy-is-my-anxiety-ramping-up%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/2/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/KN7bi35Cm4SfWQSPkeQACN5V2EE=270) “The last two years wore down the layers of protection I have spent years creating. I am now a turtle without her shell, and my entire nervous system is exposed to the elements.” %2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fparenting%2Fpostpartum-depression-stole-my-first-year-of-motherhood%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/1/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/xMqOJro3gmB8HuwnjgP_mgb9zJM=270 mental health [Postpartum Depression Stole My First Year of Motherhood](%2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fparenting%2Fpostpartum-depression-stole-my-first-year-of-motherhood%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/2/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/XNAIoGo8qy95eR-n7MdGVCzW6qA=270) “I’d give anything to see my baby at that age one more time.” %2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies-about-depression%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/1/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/eIlqV5ta_DgOthHncQ5MM0xFwaQ=270 real films [25+ Honest Movies About Depression That Accurately Capture Living With It](%2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies-about-depression%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/2/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/7HakykCyUd5VcGSv3aUY2n6kB_c=270) Although not an exhaustive list, these films serve as a good place to start as they thoughtfully approach the conversation surrounding mental health and depression. [Featured] [Featured] %2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fparenting%2Fstudy-sharing-memories-kid-mental-health%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/1/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/S80GTo7g6SSTkWmoHlaso8l8NkI=270 [Sharing Core Memories With Your Young Kids Creates Mentally Healthier Teens](%2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fparenting%2Fstudy-sharing-memories-kid-mental-health%3Futm_campaign=29783%26utm_medium=scaryMommyDailyV2%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=33bffe7e-9403-4594-a37e-5a45d2b75c10/2/01000180e3530841-2919b641-42be-4bc6-a50f-504b18adf58d-000000/8W9xKyN4Gg9u9mUdzojXiDI_3oc=270) Here’s something encouraging: According to a recent study, “Teens that grew up reminiscing with their mom about family events reported significantly fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety.” So go ahead – rehash that wonderful (or hilariously disastrous!) beach trip from two years ago. 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