• What Does Stigma Mean In Relation To Mental Illness?
Part: B Extended questions
What does stigma mean in relation to mental illness? Why is there so much stigma surrounding mental illness and what can we do, as a community, do to break down this stigma?
Stigma in reference to mental illness is referring to the pre-conceived idea of what mental illness is and what those who suffer from one are like. There are two types of mental health stigma: dismissiveness, and dehumanisation. Dismissiveness is when people deny the reality of your condition; One classic example of dismissiveness is “antidepressants are just a tool of capitalism to stop people from noticing that things are wrong”, or “Stop complaining. There are people with real problems”. dehumanisation is when people think that your condition …show more content…
Be aware of your attitudes and behaviour - See people as unique human beings, not as labels or stereotypes. See the person beyond their mental illness; they have many other personal attributes that do not disappear just because they also have a mental illness.
Educate others- Find opportunities to pass on facts and positive attitudes about people with mental health problems. If your friends, family, co-workers or even the media present information that is not true, challenge their myths and stereotypes.
Choose your words carefully- The way we speak can affect the way other people think and speak. Don’t use hurtful or derogatory language.
How would having a mental illness impact on health (physical, mental, and social) and wellbeing of an individual? Discuss the challenges they may face in there day to day lives?
A person’s mental state can directly affect the body. People with more serious mental health problems are often not registered with a GP. They may be too unwell to realise their physical state of health or too depressed to attempt to get help. This lack of attention can worsen physical health problems further, which can then further impact on their mental health …show more content…
For example, stress can lead to high blood pressure or stomach ulcers. Depression has been linked to; 67% increased risk of death from heart disease & 50% increased risk of death from cancer. While schizophrenia is associated with; double the risk of death from heart disease & three times the risk of death from respiratory disease.
For a person dealing with mental health issues the basics in life, like having a simple conversation, can be difficult. Mental can cause one to lack the effort to put oneself out there and be social. But, being introverted and anti-social can make one feel closed-off and rejected, which fuels this cycle.
Mental Health affects us all. How we think and feel about ourselves and our lives impacts on our behaviour and how we cope in tough times. Mental illness includes a wide range of conditions that affect how we feel and think.
Neurotic - symptoms which can be regarded as severe forms of normal emotional experiences for example depression, anxiety or
What does stigma mean in relation to mental illness? Why is there so much stigma surrounding mental illness and what can we do, as a community, do to break down this stigma?
Stigma in reference to mental illness is referring to the pre-conceived idea of what mental illness is and what those who suffer from one are like. There are two types of mental health stigma: dismissiveness, and dehumanisation. Dismissiveness is when people deny the reality of your condition; One classic example of dismissiveness is “antidepressants are just a tool of capitalism to stop people from noticing that things are wrong”, or “Stop complaining. There are people with real problems”. dehumanisation is when people think that your condition …show more content…
Be aware of your attitudes and behaviour - See people as unique human beings, not as labels or stereotypes. See the person beyond their mental illness; they have many other personal attributes that do not disappear just because they also have a mental illness.
Educate others- Find opportunities to pass on facts and positive attitudes about people with mental health problems. If your friends, family, co-workers or even the media present information that is not true, challenge their myths and stereotypes.
Choose your words carefully- The way we speak can affect the way other people think and speak. Don’t use hurtful or derogatory language.
How would having a mental illness impact on health (physical, mental, and social) and wellbeing of an individual? Discuss the challenges they may face in there day to day lives?
A person’s mental state can directly affect the body. People with more serious mental health problems are often not registered with a GP. They may be too unwell to realise their physical state of health or too depressed to attempt to get help. This lack of attention can worsen physical health problems further, which can then further impact on their mental health …show more content…
For example, stress can lead to high blood pressure or stomach ulcers. Depression has been linked to; 67% increased risk of death from heart disease & 50% increased risk of death from cancer. While schizophrenia is associated with; double the risk of death from heart disease & three times the risk of death from respiratory disease.
For a person dealing with mental health issues the basics in life, like having a simple conversation, can be difficult. Mental can cause one to lack the effort to put oneself out there and be social. But, being introverted and anti-social can make one feel closed-off and rejected, which fuels this cycle.
Mental Health affects us all. How we think and feel about ourselves and our lives impacts on our behaviour and how we cope in tough times. Mental illness includes a wide range of conditions that affect how we feel and think.
Neurotic - symptoms which can be regarded as severe forms of normal emotional experiences for example depression, anxiety or