Amber Portwood Instagram – Mental illness is no different than any other diagnosis, with the exception that being “cured” is almost never a possibility. With that being said, it’s important to understand that folks that struggle with mental health have good days and bad days, just like everyone else, but our bad days can become our last day if we don’t have the right environment or tool set to rise above our scary and dark thoughts. True wellness is communal, it must be addressed as a collective and not as an individual. If you’re aware that someone you know or care about is suffering from mental illness, the kindest thing you can do is observe their right to their feelings, and simply avoid attacking their trauma responses to triggering scenarios. Less judgement, more kindness, and open loving communication is the key to community wellness for all. 52.9 million Americans suffer from mental illness. So it’s fair to say that you’ll walk past quite a few people today that are heartbroken, suicidal, lost, or generally not feeling safe or well that day. Be compassionate, it could be your child, brother, sister, cousin, or anyone you love 💗 . . . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #compassion #amberportwood