Link – It’s Okay to Talk – But, It’s Also Okay to Take Medication

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

Let me go one further. It’s OK to use whatever tools are available that help you! Everyone is different and there’s no reason for anyone to not use all available tools, talk therapy, medication, exercise, etc. as long as they help!

Don’t let anyone shame you into not taking care of your own mental health because it’s not they way they would choose to, it’s your mental health.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/charlie-smith2/mental-health-talking_b_16256694.html

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