The link below connects to a cartoon that was recently picked up by the Huffington Post about how people react to, and try to "help" those who have mental illnesses. I have seen the cartoon several times in the last few months, and I think it is an invaluable illustration of how belittling general reactions to mental health problems are.
I have experienced these reactions in regard to "invisible" illnesses, like migraines, as well. I believe it relates back to never assuming you know what the person standing in front of you us going through. As people of faith it is our responsibility to love, support and provide compassion to one another. It is not our responsibility to judge.
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