People fear the unknown. We avoid things that are not normal, or are difficult to understand. This is how most of us live our lives. While we often talk about mental health as a society, many people only have a superficial understanding of what it means to live with a mental condition. Worse still, some people carry a stereotypical understanding that has been reinforced by the media.

In light of many recent mental health related events, this series “Actually, Not really…” brings forth a chance to present the inner workings of what mental conditions are like and the factors that contribute to these conditions. I believe our society needs to watch this series and develop more understanding and empathy towards people with these conditions.

Actually, Not Really...: Ep 2 - A Look into Schizophrenia

by Eric Wong