In reality, mental health is one of the most important things to focus on today, as many of us millennials in the workforce these days are suffering from either depression, anxiety or one of the many other illnesses. According to another article in thestar, more than 40% of Malaysians are affected by mental illness.This shocking number is what compels me to raise awareness on mental illness the next few weeks, so stay tuned for tips on how to deal with mental illness, and how to help those with mental illness out, starting with 5 basics you should know about mental illness.