BLANCK MAGAZINE ( THE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE) Blanck Lite- THE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE | Page 2

EDITORS NOTE
This is our first art inspired issue and it is a blessing to have
the opportunity to join our voices with those of many others
around the globe on this day, 10 October 2018 to mark the
World’s Mental Health Day. Inside this issue are inspiring
articles in line with our mental health awareness campaign
and brilliantly mixed with artistic expressions that give the
theme the needed balance.
Working on this issue has stretched me in many ways, but
above all it has opened my eyes to the reality of the dangers
of the stigmatisation of mental illness . When other physi-
cal parts of you suffers you get sympathy from people, but
mental illness carries with it shame. This shame has pushed
many into dark corners and in worse cases tilted them over
the edge to their untimely deaths. I have very little to say
here, but I’d encourage you to read this issue, share it with
friends and family and please do not forget to ‘Ask Twice’
how the people around you are doing. You may just be sav-
ing a life. If you are struggling or know someone that may
need help, there is a growing community of mental health
charities that are available to you and yours. Embrace your
struggle, it will make you stronger. Till we meet again, take
care of yourself.
Love
Franka Chiedu.
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