Let's address factors that trigger or worsen mental health issues

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, providing us with an opportunity to discuss mental illness openly and candidly. More than any other illnesses, mental conditions are looked upon with the most stigma, even though many people are struggling in one form or another. Rising levels of stress and anxiety, owing to the current living conditions of our societies, means that more people are suffering than ever, making it vital that we take mental health more seriously.