Stigmas in Black Communities towards Mental Health In black communities, there are many barriers to the lack of mental health treatment. These barriers include lack of access to care, transportation issues, lack of trust for the providers, and stigmas that are associated with mental illness. There is a prevalence of mental health issues within […]
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Stigma about Mental Health in the Black Communities
March 2, 2021 · No Comments · Mental Health
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Global Mental Health: Recommendations for Action
March 2, 2021 · No Comments · Mental Health, Uncategorized
Mental health illness is a largely neglected and invisible illness. Its symptoms are not detected by general blood tests and it is not communicable. Mental illness does not get passed on from one person to another, yet its impact is global, specifically in the poor and disadvantaged communities. The World Health Organization is urging governments […]
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Global Mental Health: Raise Awareness & Reach Out
March 1, 2021 · 1 Comment · Mental Health, Uncategorized
Mental health disorders are increasingly being recognized as a major cause of the global burden of disease, particularly among adolescents. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth aged 10 to 24 in the United States (CDC 2010). The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that 79% of global suicides occurs in low- and […]
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Fighting Mental Health Stigma in Developing Countries
February 26, 2021 · No Comments · Mental Health, Uncategorized
Mental health disorders affect people of all races, genders, and socioeconomic statuses; it knows no bounds. According to the World Health Organization approximately 450 million people worldwide are suffering from a mental health disorder, and 1 in 4 people in the world will be affected by a mental health disorder at some point in their […]
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Minorities in Mental Health
December 7, 2020 · No Comments · Mental Health
Although our healthcare system has come a long way, there are still disparities in mental health treatment among racial/ethnic minority populations in the United States. The modern mental health care system has struggled with inequality based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity. Those considered to be ethnic minority groups are faced with a number of […]
COVID-19 and a Mental Health Crisis
November 19, 2020 · 1 Comment · Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health defines mental illness as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder. “Any mental illness can vary in impact, ranging from no impairments to mild, moderate, and even severe impairment” (NIMH, 2019). Mental health is a term that has many different connotations. Most of the connotations associated with it throughout the […]
Let’s Talk About Global Mental Health
October 30, 2020 · 1 Comment · Mental Health, Uncategorized
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 […]
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 […]
