Something I hope that elders understood more is the concept of mental health. There was this time, this month, where I got to know what my mom thinks being 'depressed' is. She thinks that if a person has objects that she wanted and needed, then there's no reason to be depressed. I have also seen in many social media platforms that they are having a hard time with trying to make their parents understand what it actually is. It's such a shame they never delve into the concept of mental care. I am sure at least twice in their life, they have felt just pure sadness and just decided to disregard because of what they think might be them being 'overreacting'. Because of their untreated state, they come to think that it's alright to invalidate one's feelings, especially because they are 'the elders', and that they know better. Being invalidated causes a person to distance themselves and find solace in different people, or in my case, do my best to help improve my mental health.

03/30/22 | 11:48 p.m.