The difficulty in envisaging a mental health emergencyThe road to acknowledging that one may be suffering from a mental illness and seeking medical help can be a difficult one. Before my mental health started declining, I had been financially disciplined. About 60% of the respondents cited lack of self-discipline and will-power as the causes of poor mental health. It is no surprise that for most people, the idea of being financially prepared for a mental health emergency is laughably ridiculous. “Mental health is a very delicate subject and people are hesitant to openly discuss the same.

Source: Hindustan Times December 30, 2020 12:12 UTC