Mental Health Awareness Quotes

“I have never seen battles quite as terrifyingly beautiful as the ones I fight when my mind splinters and races, to swallow me into my own madness, again.”
― Nicole Lyons, Hush

“My room is the safest place my body has. My mind doesn’t really have a safe place.”
― Anna Whateley

“Not all battles are visible and neither are the victories.”
― Brittany Burgunder

“Some thoughts are too worthy for words. They’re too pretty, or too heavy, or too light.”
― Ashley Marie Berry, Separate Things: A Memoir

“People don’t necessarily realize it when they contribute to the erosion of a child’s self-worth, but kids pay attention to how people treat them, and they get the message loud and clear. I wish I could say it didn’t distort their self-perception and make them more sensitive and insecure, but it does.”
― D.K. Sanz, Grateful to Be Alive: My Road to Recovery from Addiction

“You are not your diagnosis. Having a mental illness does not define who you are as a person. It is a part of you, but not the whole you. You have strengths, talents, interests, values, and goals that go beyond your condition. You are not a label, a statistic, or a stereotype. You are a unique and valuable human being.”
― J. Edwards Holt

“It's okay to not be okay, it means
your mind is trying to heal itself.
Persevering pain for those who live,
the sun will rise once again.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Dervis Vadisi: 100 Promissory Sonnets

“Broken bone heals back stronger,
Broken heart heals back braver.
Broken mind heals back wiser,
Broken life heals back brighter.

Scars are not guilt marks,
Scars are mark of gallantry.
Scars are proof of resilience,
Scars are testament to bravery.

Scars are proof that you soldiered on,
Scars are proof that you never gave in.
Products are manufactured without scars,
People are shaped by scars and suffering.

Suffering is not a failure of life,
Suffering is a sign of life.
The living shall suffer one way or another,
So choose the reason, conscious and wise.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Yaralardan Yangın Doğar: Explorers of Night are Emperors of Dawn

“Embrace risk-taking: Challenge yourself to take calculated risks, whether it’s trying a new approach at work or taking on a new hobby that stretches your abilities.”
― J. Edwards Holt

“There is a growing emphasis on acceptance and inclusion across the globe. This shift is fostering more inclusive societies where people of all backgrounds can thrive. As we continue to break down barriers and promote equality, we can look forward to a future where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.”
― J. Edwards Holt

“I try to cast off my thoughts like shadows / and know that they don't define me.”
― Kai McCarthy, Holding The Moon With Lavender Hands

“Jesus is not at war with mental health professionals. You can walk hand in hand with both Jesus and a therapist. In fact, you are doing the bravest thing of all by allowing someone in who can walk you through the hard things. We were never meant to go on this journey alone.”
― Tabitha Yates, Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health

“There is a place for both faith and mental health care to coexist, and that is where transformation and recovery can be found: in Jesus and therapy.”
― Tabitha Yates, Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health

“Happiness means happy-in-less.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Dervis Vadisi: 100 Promissory Sonnets

“At the Chinese restaurant, I stared out the window overlooking a tranquil garden with water features, ponds covered in lily pads, and koi fish. Amid the serenity and smell of dumplings, I struggled to breathe. It seemed the walls were closing in, and everyone was looking at me. Words danced around on the menu. I didn’t want the waiter near us. I wanted to shrink until I popped and disappeared.”
― Dana Da Silva, The Shift: A Memoir

“Avoiding sorrow you won't find happiness, road to happiness goes through sorrow.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Dervis Vadisi: 100 Promissory Sonnets

“Sooner or later agony is tamed
and felicity is sighted again.
Sooner or later ominosity crumbles
and the glint of gaiety roars again.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Dervis Vadisi: 100 Promissory Sonnets

“Serenity stems from simplicity,
Fear festers in frivolity.
Peace stems from patience,
Insecurity festers in apathy.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Yüz Şiirlerin Yüzüğü (Ring of 100 Poems, Bilingual Edition): 100 Turkish Poems with Translations

“More than joy,
pain brings us light.
Joy makes us feel good,
pain makes us alive.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Yüz Şiirlerin Yüzüğü (Ring of 100 Poems, Bilingual Edition): 100 Turkish Poems with Translations

“Anytime your mind thinks your Psychological state is about to get worse realise it's always been bad and you are only now seeing it!”
― Vernon Howard, Pathways to Perfect Living

“Writing has always been my sanctuary. It's my escape from the chaos, a safe place where I can process my thoughts and feelings and emotions. For me, it's therapeutic and vital for managing anxiety and PTSD.”
― Niedria D. Kenny

“Social Progress: There is a growing emphasis on acceptance and inclusion across the globe. This shift is fostering more inclusive societies where people of all backgrounds can thrive. As we continue to break down barriers and promote equality, we can look forward to a future where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.”
― J. Edwards Holt

“Let’s bring the "men" back into mental health —because, let’s face it, toughing it out in silence isn’t the flex it’s cracked up to be. Real strength isn’t about bottling it up; it’s about opening up. Mental health isn’t just for one gender—it’s for everyone. It’s time to ditch the macho act & normalize men talking about their feelings, because emotional wellness isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a power move. Let’s get real, guys: taking care of your mind is as important as hitting the gym!”
― Life is Positive

“Death and Loss is like mulch, it is literally quite shitty to have to grieve and feel pain. And
when we feel its depths, we also are reminded that we have the privilege
of feeling all of it and are reminded of the beauty of life. Death is both
the end and the beginning.”
― Mariangela Abeo, The Little Bloom Book

“Changing ideas change people... and changed people necessitate changes in ideas.”
― Lucy Foulkes, Losing Our Minds: The Challenge of Defining Mental Illness

“The words you speak today will create the life you live tomorrow”
― Angela L Hill, Sweet Talk: Sweeten Your Life with the Power of Your Words

“Mental illness doesn’t have to define who you are. You life is more than your diagnosis.”
― J. Edwards Holt, They Don’t Define Me

“While no system can instantly eradicate gun violence, promoting responsibility and mental health support is a vital starting point. (Unloading the Gun Laws)”
― Carlos Wallace

“kill me.”
― Albert Camus

“First thing crucial for mental health is awareness - not mental health awareness, just awareness - awareness of life, awareness of being. In fact, mental health awareness is just awareness commercialized.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Azad Earth Army: When The World Cries Blood