Downplaying Mental Health
- savoykoken
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min read
One of your coworkers’ jokes about sadness, and it does not seem malicious. An empathetic companion of yours suggests that you should not spend your time on counseling. Feelings of worry are downplayed as you tell yourself to "toughen up." Let us look at the definition of mental health stigma, its origins, the harm it does, and four strategies for combating it.
The stigmatization of those experiencing mental health problems or being diagnosed with a mental disease is real and pervasive. The people around them, individuals with mental illness, or their community may all be sources of these views. Additionally, the overwhelming number of individuals who experience mental health problems is a powerful weapon in the fight against stigma and misunderstanding. Many more people have difficulties with their mental health that fall short of professional diagnoses but significantly impact their quality of life.
The mental health of at least one person in every given group is almost always an issue. The lives of our coworkers, acquaintances, and neighbors may mirror the difficulties we encounter at any given moment. Comparatively, the state of one's mind may have a profound effect on one's body, loved ones, and community as a whole. Therefore, poor mental health that is not treated becomes a public health issue.
Also, misinformation, preconceived notions, and an absence of knowledge often contribute to the growth of stigmas in general. For instance, let us take a closer look at each of the factors that cause stigma and see how they perpetuate the stigma attached to mental health issues.
Despite a growing understanding of mental health problems (and the costs of neglecting them), the stigma associated with mental illness remains a pervasive problem in today's society.
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