Mental Illness ≠ Weakness | You’re Not “Crazy” — Seeking Help Is Strength | Dr Srividya Iyer
Still scared of the “crazy” label? In 2025, stigma keeps many from timely care.
In this video, Dr. Srividya Iyer explains why mental illness is a treatable health condition, not a character flaw—through the real-world story of a 27-year-old, working professional in her 5th month of pregnancy with two prior losses.
– How persistent behavior/mood changes can be red flags
– Why perinatal mental health matters after miscarriages
– What a compassionate, non-judgmental approach looks like
– When to seek professional help
Do not ignore if these last 2–4+ weeks:
• Low mood/loss of interest • Irritability/anger • Sleep or appetite changes • Anxiety/restlessness • Social withdrawal • Work/relationship decline
Reminder: Mental illness ≠ moral failing. Asking for help is courage.
Key Points :
The “crazy” myth
Patient story (27, pregnant, prior miscarriages)
Behavioral red flags to notice
Why stigma still persists
Compassion over judgment
When to see a professional
Takeaways & resources
Share this with someone who might need it. For personal care, see your clinician.
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