When the word “illness” is mentioned, the majority of the population will most likely picture an outwardly noticeable and physical condition that is interrupting the normal functions of a body. Diseases like cancer, congestive heart failure, or diabetes may immediately come to mind when picturing what an “illness” looks like. As humans, we look for […]
Entries from October 30, 2020
The Stigma of Suicide in the U.S.
October 30, 2020 · 1 Comment · Mental Health, Uncategorized
Suicide- a topic that is still considered almost taboo to talk about, but is actively taking people’s lives day by day. As a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor who has taught over 500 adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness in youth, I can tell that out of the […]
The Need to Destigmatize Mental Disorders!
October 30, 2020 · No Comments · Mental Health, Uncategorized
Mental illness is such a vast subject. There are more than 200 diagnosed mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and post-traumatic stress disorder, to name a few. Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia are some of the most common disorders. Almost all people globally suffer from […]
Different Sides of Global Mental Health
October 30, 2020 · 1 Comment · Mental Health, Uncategorized
Global Phenomenon There has been a significant increase in mental health disorders among young adults over the past decade but this increase has not been seen in older adults. This shows an issue environmentally that only applies to the younger generation. The problem is confirming the environmental risks that contribute to mental health issues. This […]
Global Stigmatization of Mental Health
October 30, 2020 · 2 Comments · Mental Health, Uncategorized
One in four people around the world will suffer from mental illness at some point during their life. Mental health problems have been stigmatized by society since the beginning of civilization; and though there have been improvements against such stigmas due to increased mental health and scientific knowledge, it is still highly prevalent amongst […]
Mental Health – A Physician’s Personal Note
October 30, 2020 · 2 Comments · Mental Health, Uncategorized
I glanced a little bit from the window to fill the emptiness that surrounded those seconds. I had never seen that many bicycles in just one household. I could not counted them all, as the heaviness that those seconds were carrying did not allow me to, but they were more than twenty for sure. – […]
Let’s Talk Mental Health!
October 27, 2020 · 2 Comments · Mental Health, Uncategorized
In our perfect society and world, everyone is busy with the hustle and bustle of life. We seldom spend time to pause and reflect in our surroundings. We often neglect our physical well-being and more so our mental well-being. If questioned whether we pay enough attention to our “Mental Health,” many of us will have […]
Mental Health Resources in Low Income Countries: Is Technology a Solution?
October 26, 2020 · No Comments · Mental Health, Uncategorized
How to scale up access to Mental health Care in low-resource settings? May technology be a solution? Since the beginning of time Modern society as a whole has played with ways to handle themselves; their emotions; and this thoughts. This evolved from social gatherings to address mental health issues; such as “Visiting The Village- Idiot” . […]
Mental Health Support within a Community
October 25, 2020 · No Comments · Mental Health, Uncategorized
Mental health is a public and global health topic that is not discussed as much as physical health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and […]
Social Determinants of Health: A Catalyst between Systemic Racism and Public Health?
October 22, 2020 · 2 Comments · BLM, Uncategorized
Racism, in simpler terms, is any kind of prejudice or discrimination against anyone based on their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, mostly a group that is marginalized. As defined by Camara Phyllis Jones, past-president of American Public Health Association, “Racism is a system of structuring opportunity and assigning value based on […]
