Masking

Though we live in a time where we can speak freely about our mental health and well-being, for some people, it might be hard because there are still communities and people around us who have prejudice about specific mental health conditions. That's why some individuals with mental health conditions and disorders sometimes use masking as a strategy to hide their symptoms to fit societal expectations. Someone might find the need for masking for various reasons like social acceptance, to avoid stigma, to meet academic expectations, and many more, as well as because of a lack of awareness. The most important point from all this is that many individuals with mental health conditions and disorders still mask their symptoms to be accepted like everybody by society, and we as a society must create a safe place for them. https://yourmentalhealthpal.com/mental-illness-awareness-week-what-i-wish-i-had-known/