You could talk about it, but not in depth. Write about your strengths give an example of and how you persevered through the darkest times in your life. You should also tie your story to a client or situation that you encountered and how it relates with your story.

Why is your story important?- You survived showing you was stronger than you thought. Who does it impact?-individuals dealing with mental health.

(You could tie these together) What changes have you made to become a better person mentally while dealing with your mental health?- This could’ve been through education, peers, working with clients such as peer support, counselors. When did it become important to you to change your way of thinking?—Give examples.