You might be hearing these terms more often. You might wonder what they mean or have questions: What’s the difference between mental health and mental illness? Is feeling sad or unhappy a sign of mental illness? How can I look after my mental health? These are good questions to ask. Talking about mental health and mental illness is one way to lessen the shame some people feel because of stigma. Having an understanding about these subjects can help you speak more openly about mental health and offer support to people who may be struggling alone because they are afraid to reach out. To acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to highlight the differences and overlaps in mental health and mental illness so that we are having the right conversations around the two. This evening on Psychological Mattes we talk to Dr Litha Fatsha, Advanced Specialist in Healthcare Facilities Strategy Unit at Medscheme an AfroCentric Group company, and we will be talking about understanding the ramifications of unchecked mental health conditions.