Researchers are not certain what causes mental health disorders, but strongly suspect it is contributed to by hereditary factors such as DNA or brain chemistry. Another cause could be environmental stressors before birth such as exposure to toxins or other substances in the womb. ...
(5) Reducing stigma surrounding mental health disorders in Nigerian adolescents: A pilot study on the efficacy of new mental health literacy curricula(5) Reducing stigma surrounding mental health disorders in Nigerian adolescents: A pilot study on the efficacy of new mental health literacy curriculaSt...
Destigmatizing mental health is an important way to encourage access to treatment. Learn how to talk about children's mental health and help end the stigma.
HEALTH literacyBackground: Stigma toward mental disorders (STMD) is a significant barrier to mental health service delivery. To improve the provision of mental health services for community‐dwelling residents in China, this study investigated STMD and its associated factors in community mental health ...
While the stigma around mental health is an ongoing battle, men’s mental health is a topic that often gets overlooked. This is why, in this blog, we will discuss the reason behind the stigma, how you can spot someone who might be struggling and resources that cou...
How to Combat Mental Health Stigma People with mental disorders have been blamed, vilified, and ostracized throughout human history. While attitudes about mental illness, and treatment for those conditions, have improved dramatically over the last century, stigma has not disappeared. Yet individuals...
Mental Illnesses are Treatable Mental illnesses and substance use disorders — just like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes — are treatable health issues. Stigma linked to mental health and addiction often keeps people from seeking the help they ...
of people. In the case of behavioral-health conditions, it creates an environment in which those with such conditions are discredited, feared, and isolated. As an employee explained, “There is such a stigma against mental-health disorders. But if you don’t ...
Let’s consider the points below, and see what we can do to break the silence around mental health. 1) No-help: People who suffer from problems often do not admit to themselves or others that they need help This is perhaps the biggest problem due to mental disorder stigmas. By seeking...
Stigma as The Foundation of the Problem: The survey highlights a critical need for increased awareness, with 65% of respondents believing limited understanding is the primary driver of mental health stigma. This lack of awareness intersects with harmful societal norms ...