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Mental health matters As a crisis volunteer for the mental health text support service, Shout, Mathew Kollamkulam knows how vital it is to reach out for help when you need it. Here, he shares his insight, how best to be there for someone, and just how rewarding his role is Follow Shout on Instagram @giveusashoutinsta and Mathew @mathewkollamkulam Mental health matters to me because… it’s just as important as my physical health. It can lead to unemployment, financial struggles, broken relationships, and ultimately, loss of life. When I need support I… tell myself that there’s no shame in asking for help, only an admirable regard for one’s own wellbeing, and a fearless determination to get better. When I need some self-care, I... like spending time alone. I watch Netflix while eating ice cream. The book I turn to time and again is… Scarlett Curtis’ It’s Not OK to Feel Blue (and other lies), which I had the incredible privilege of contributing to. For around a month, I’ve been reading an essay from the book every night. It’s helps me understand how normal it is to struggle with mental health, even for people we might think have it all. Being a neuroscience student and enthusiast, I also love The Tell-Tale Brain by V S Ramachandran. The best lesson I’ve learned in life is... it never hurts to be kind. We don’t know what someone else is going through, or what impact a simple act of kindness can have on their day. Three things I would say to someone experiencing mental ill-health are… 1) You are not alone. 2) Asking for help when you need it is the bravest and kindest thing you can do for yourself. 3) Your mental illness doesn’t define you – you are so much more than your anxiety, your depression, or your feelings of hopelessness. There’s a lot in you that the mental illness tricks you into believing isn’t there anymore – your interests, your talents, your sense of humour. You are unique. The moment I felt most proud of myself was... finishing my first ever conversation with a texter on Shout. The texter thanked me for being there for them at their lowest point. If you want to support someone who’s struggling, my best advice is... listen intently to what they say. Then, tell them it’s OK to feel the way they feel – it’s OK to feel hopeless, exhausted, frustrated or devastated. It’s understandable. Tell them you believe them. You realise how difficult it might have been for them to open up and that they’ve done the right thing by doing so. Don’t offer to solve all their problems – you can’t. But offer to support them, and be there for them when they want to talk, or vent, or need any help. For anyone thinking about volunteering, I’d say... do it! Shout only asks for two hours of commitment every week. They provide excellent training with a dedicated coach, and you’re always supported while taking conversations on the platform. By volunteering, you can have a real impact on people’s lives. Each conversation on Shout shows me how strong and resilient people are, even when they’re in a dark place. Image | Shout
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