Hello, Health Talks community! This is Shiv, a high school student and the founder of The Health Talks! Today, we will discuss what one can do to cope with mental health illness. 

    - Connect with others on social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Discord, etc.)

This is a simple, yet effective way to improve your mental health. Networking with people allows you to express your feelings and distract your brain from whatever was bothering you. 

        - Develop a new hobby. 

Hobbies are a great way to relax your mind and body. Doing something you like can help you calm down and live a more fulfilling life. 

       - Talk to a healthcare professional or a trusted one

Confiding in someone you trust or seeking medical help, such as counseling or therapy, can be a good way to express your feelings and be open about it. It will also let one know that they are not alone and that they will get through this difficult stage, however hopeless things might seem. 

       - MOST IMPORTANT: Don't lose hope!

This is perhaps one of the most important strategies. Never lose hope because no matter how difficult things might seem, it will all turn out in the end. Even if one door shuts, another one will open. 

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