Mental health has been an ongoing issue that has been progressively advancing for years. It is because most people with problems in mental health suffers from stigma and discrimination.
BUT what causes this stigma and discrimination? It is said that discrimination is an effect of a prejudiced behavior. This behavior roots from stereotyping in which we classify people we interact with, in groups.
We stereotype and stigmatize people with mental illness in a group entirely different from us because we don’t have an adequate knowledge of the origin of their illnesses, and the origin of these illnesses brings us back to mental health.
Mental health refers to the wellness of the cognitive, emotion, mental and behavioral aspects of a human being. …show more content…
It is stated that spending time for recreational activities also enhances our learning and social growth (Tsaggarelis, 2014).
Fifth is to invest in fulfilling relationships
We all know that we are influenced by the people that surround us. Having fulfilling relationships and not destructive ones also aid us in achieving an optimized mental health.
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Being with people who brings out the best of us, who stays with us even in our difficult moments and those who motivates us, help us in achieving greater things and help us face our futures secured that we are not alone because we have people we can rely on.
In psychology, it is an acknowledged fact that people in nature are social beings. It is natural for us to long for companionship and intimacy with others. it can be traced back to ancient history where it is seen as a survival means.
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however, mental health awareness should not only be applied to ourselves but also to the people around us.
According to the American Psychological Association, fifty percent (50%) of cases of mental illness begin by age 14, and three-quarters begin by age 24.
First is that we should be aware of their actions. APA have given warning signs that can indicate to us that a person may be suffering from mental illness.
A person may have a mental illness if he or she:
Withdraws from social interactions.
Drop in functioning in relation to school, work and/or social activities.
Have a problem in thinking rationally or in organizing their thoughts. they show flat emotions or lack of initiative to participate in any activities exhibits irrational or illogical thinking showing peculiar behaviors mood changes
This does not necessarily mean that if they exhibit one of this symptoms is that they have a mental illness. these symptoms can only determine that a person has a mental illness if there is a persistent manifestation of these symptoms and it disrupts his daily functioning.
If we already observe the things mention above, it is then up to us to take action. there are many possible ways in which we can help
BUT what causes this stigma and discrimination? It is said that discrimination is an effect of a prejudiced behavior. This behavior roots from stereotyping in which we classify people we interact with, in groups.
We stereotype and stigmatize people with mental illness in a group entirely different from us because we don’t have an adequate knowledge of the origin of their illnesses, and the origin of these illnesses brings us back to mental health.
Mental health refers to the wellness of the cognitive, emotion, mental and behavioral aspects of a human being. …show more content…
It is stated that spending time for recreational activities also enhances our learning and social growth (Tsaggarelis, 2014).
Fifth is to invest in fulfilling relationships
We all know that we are influenced by the people that surround us. Having fulfilling relationships and not destructive ones also aid us in achieving an optimized mental health.
Image result for group of friends
Source: Internet
Being with people who brings out the best of us, who stays with us even in our difficult moments and those who motivates us, help us in achieving greater things and help us face our futures secured that we are not alone because we have people we can rely on.
In psychology, it is an acknowledged fact that people in nature are social beings. It is natural for us to long for companionship and intimacy with others. it can be traced back to ancient history where it is seen as a survival means.
Lastly is to consider spiritual …show more content…
however, mental health awareness should not only be applied to ourselves but also to the people around us.
According to the American Psychological Association, fifty percent (50%) of cases of mental illness begin by age 14, and three-quarters begin by age 24.
First is that we should be aware of their actions. APA have given warning signs that can indicate to us that a person may be suffering from mental illness.
A person may have a mental illness if he or she:
Withdraws from social interactions.
Drop in functioning in relation to school, work and/or social activities.
Have a problem in thinking rationally or in organizing their thoughts. they show flat emotions or lack of initiative to participate in any activities exhibits irrational or illogical thinking showing peculiar behaviors mood changes
This does not necessarily mean that if they exhibit one of this symptoms is that they have a mental illness. these symptoms can only determine that a person has a mental illness if there is a persistent manifestation of these symptoms and it disrupts his daily functioning.
If we already observe the things mention above, it is then up to us to take action. there are many possible ways in which we can help