Adut Akech, Depression and Mental Heath
Adut Akech, Depression and Mental Heath
Adut Akech Adelaide model
Is the biggest fashion superstar in the world
She just turned 19 here at Christmas
And waiting for her world to unfurl
Despite the famous smile she displays
Underneath she's in pain with depression
Like Robin Williams who suicided
Let's talk mental health, learn some lessons
She'd wake up each morning start crying
Put a smile on her face and pretend
That everything was fine with Adut Akech
Then cry some more at the day's end
Her plea is that if you do know one
Who is suffering from some mental pain
To be there for them in their dark days
And help bring some bright light and rain
As a bipolar I should (but I don't)
Suffer from depression like Adut
To me what's important is mental illness
Is brought out and discussed, not stay mute
Post Script
As long as we continue to distance ourselves
from understanding mental illness people
will continue to suicide
Don Matthews January 2019
Don Matthews
Thu 14th Mar 2019 11:05
We often avoid discussing mental health because of fear, stigma or simply not knowing what to say. But this may make matters worse. Support from friends, family and health professionals plays a significant role in a loved one’s coping and recovery process. You can make a big difference through small gestures, like listening, keeping in touch and showing you care.
Many of us worry about saying the wrong thing to someone with a mental illness. Your friend or loved one may or may not want to discuss their mental health issues with you, but it’s important they know they don’t have to avoid the subject.