Sh*t people say to people with mental illness

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Updated 30 September 2015 at 2:51 am

Knowing what to say to someone with a mental illness can be hard. But it's probably harder listening to those comments.

And so New York student Rachel Griffin has created a hilarious video 'Sh*t people say to people with mental illness'.

“For so many years I’ve heard people say things like this, but haven’t spoken up,”she told website The Mighty. “When you’re having a hard time in your own mind and people say things like this, it only adds to the shame.”

More: We need to shine a light on mental health

Griffin, who has been diagnosed with depression and obsessive compulsive disorder says finding the humour in things is healing.

See for yourself above, or head to her Youtube channel for the full video.

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