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This viral Facebook post makes an excellent point about mental health
Jenni Chiu / Facebook Jenni Chiu / Facebook / Facebook
ON FACEBOOK, MEMES are shared widely and, sometimes, carelessly.
A few weeks ago, the page Earth. We are one., which has over 937,000 likes, shared the following meme about anti-depressants.
As you can see, the meme posits that exercise and nature are more beneficial than prescribed anti-depressants and is credited to Truth Theory, a website with a history of peddling conspiracy theories and sharing dubious medical claims.
Last week, blogger Jenni Chiu put the meme on blast in a Facebook status that has since gone viral.
She described the image as “irresponsible” and went on to outline her own experiences with depression medication.
Chiu wrote that while she was a self-professed tree hugger, she also took anti-depressants for a period of time and credited them with saving her life.
The following passage in which she addresses people with mental illness has resonated with many.
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She then illustrated her point with a powerful analogy.
The status has been liked over 27,000 times and shared over 28,000 times with people thanking her for her words.
TheJenniChiu / Facebook TheJenniChiu / Facebook / Facebook
TheJenniChiu / Facebook TheJenniChiu / Facebook / Facebook
The main takeaway? Trust people to make the right medical decisions for themselves and check your judgment at the door.
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