Picture this.

You’re meeting up with a group of friends to go see a movie. You’re standing outside the theater and one friend walks over to you, rubbing her shoulder. You ask her what’s the matter? She says, “Oh I injured my shoulder the other day and it’s still hurting.”

Totally normal, right?

Now imagine that another friend walks over. This one is a bit sad. You ask him what’s the matter? He says, “My seasonal depression is back and it’s been making me feel low.”

That should be totally normal as well. But for too many of us, talking about our mental health still carries a stigma. We don’t know how to respond when others talk about it. Or we tense up at the thought of talking about it ourselves.

But, your mental health is just as important as your physical health. So it’s just as important to treat it with respect. To talk about it. To seek treatment for it.

I know that not every household or profession is as open to this topic as they really ought to be. It’s unfortunate because, just like how an open wound can lead to infection, untreated depression or anxiety can lead to bigger problems if not addressed.

As I told the hosts of the Today Show, there are things you can do right now to improve your mental health.

Treatment looks different for each of us. So it may take some experimenting to figure out the best practices for you. But I promise, it’s worth the effort.

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It’s easy to say you’ll do something about your mental health. It’s another thing to actually do it. We often avoid doing what’s best, even when we know we should make it a priority.

Try This: Commit to 3 things you can do to improve your mental wellbeing. Starting now. Write those 3 things down and put it up on the wall. Make a note of it on your phone. Tell a friend you’re doing it. Whatever will encourage you to keep going.

In fact, I want you to reply to this email right now and tell me what you’re going to do. Let’s see if that keeps you accountable.

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