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Promotion of Mental Health Awareness
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PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
By Lana Todorovic
men·tal health
noun
a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
"all this pressure seems to be affecting his mental health"
importance
ed miliband, 2012
poor mental health
CamH says...
having poor mental health can lead to ...
- emotional distress
- social impairment
- decline in academic success
- no success in employment
- inability to form/keep relationships
- isolation
- increased aggression
who is at a higher risk for poor mental health?
People who ...
IDEAS
- live in poverty/have low levels of education
- work in stressful environments
- have undergone rapid social changes
- are discriminated against
- excluded from social environment
- live in unhealthy lifestyles
- have physical ill-health
- have gone through trauma
- are genetically pre-exposed
prolonged poor mental health can lead to ...
- substance abuse
- long-term depression
- suicide
prolonged poor mental health can lead to ...
youth
w.h.o. toward people at risk ...
- empowerment of women
- social support for elders
- general support programs
- poverty minimization and help towards people affected
w.h.o. toward the general public ...
w.h.o. toward the general public ...
- mental health promotion activities in school
- mental health interventions at workplaces
- housing policies
- violence prevention programs
- anti-discrimination laws and campaigns
what can you do?
what can you do?
- intervene early
- offer your kindness
- take time to listen
- avoid increasing stigma and educating yourself!
when talking to someone with a mental illness...
- be calm
- convey hope
- encourage people to be open
- assure them they are in a safe space
- know when to resort to a professional