A Talk Abt Mental Health | #youmatter#mentalhealth#awarness

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You matter. Not in a cheesy poster-on-the-wall way. Not in a “just think positive” way. You matter in a real, breathing, everyday kind of way — even on the days when you don’t feel like it. Mental health is something people talk about more now, but a lot of us still feel alone with it. You can be surrounded by friends at school, on a soccer team, or even blowing up on YouTube, and still feel off inside. That’s the tricky part. Mental health isn’t always visible. It doesn’t always look like crying in your room. Sometimes it looks like being tired all the time. Snapping at people for no reason. Not enjoying the things you used to love. Feeling like you’re behind while everyone else is moving forward. But here’s the truth: your thoughts and feelings don’t make you weak. They make you human. The world pushes this idea that you have to always be improving — better grades, more followers, more goals scored, more wins. But your value isn’t based on stats. You’re not a scoreboard. You’re not your worst mistake. You’re not your lowest moment. You’re not the comment someone left under your video. You’re a full person with a brain that sometimes gets overwhelmed. Think about this: if someone else felt the way you do, would you tell them they don’t matter? Probably not. You’d tell them to keep going. You’d tell them things will get better. You’d remind them of who they are. You deserve that same kindness from yourself. Mental health struggles don’t mean your life is broken. They mean your brain might need support — just like a sprained ankle needs rest and care. Nobody tells an athlete to “just stop being injured.” They rehab. They ice it. They work through it. Mental health is the same. Talking to someone, whether it’s a friend, parent, coach, or therapist, isn’t dramatic. It’s smart. You also matter because of the impact you don’t even see. The friend who laughs harder when you’re around. The teammate who feels more confident because you hype them up. The person who watches your content and feels less alone because of it. Even small things — holding a door, sending a text, showing up — ripple outward. There will be days when your mind tries to convince you that you’re not enough. On those days, remember this: feelings are real, but they aren’t always facts. Just because you feel worthless doesn’t mean you are. Just because you feel stuck doesn’t mean you always will be. Your story isn’t over. Bad chapters don’t mean it’s a bad book. If you’re struggling, reach out to someone you trust. And if it ever feels overwhelming or unsafe, getting professional help is strong, not weak. You don’t have to handle everything alone. You matter on your best days. You matter on your worst days. You matter when you win. You matter when you mess up. And nothing — not grades, not followers, not goals, not mistakes — can take that away.