mental health day

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Mental health problems can be caused by many things, such the lost of a loved one, getting thrown around by someone you love, or just because there's a mountain of problems that you cannot get over.

If not treated correctly, this will result in physical damage: automutilation, physically hurting other people, suicide and the likes. Emotional problems are way harder to solve than physical problems, with the mind just a pill simply does not work. People who have a mental health problem (and not only depression) need someone they can talk to, someone that they can rely on, love and affection. It's very hard for other people to provide that, because you never know what may happen.

But if you encounter someone like that, don't let them just walk away, take your time and listen to them, and give them what they need, that can be something as 'dull' as a good hug, a good talk, or sex for god's sake. It does not matter, as long as you show them that they still matter to you, that is the most important thing.