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 […]
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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 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 […]
Enough Is Enough: It is time to Unite for Equity
October 22, 2020 · 1 Comment · BLM, Uncategorized
I live in a country that proclaims itself as “free.” I live in a country that people consider to be “one of the greatest.” I live in a country that attracts people from all over who are seeking equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. I live in a country […]
#BLM: Health Inequity by the Numbers
October 22, 2020 · No Comments · BLM, Uncategorized
#BlackLivesMatter was founded in the United States in 2013 and has since expanded to Canada and the UK. BLM continues to inspire people all over the world to not become complacent with the way things are. It challenges people to constantly think and evaluate the way they do things, think about things, and how the […]
Impacts of the Black Lives Matter Movement
October 22, 2020 · No Comments · BLM, Uncategorized
Accomplishments of Black Lives Matter Many cities across the nation have begun steps to defund the police force. The police force has always been over funded with the intention of purchasing leftover unnecessary weapons from the military. These funds have not been utilized in a way that provides the services needed for communities. Police […]
Racism Is Beyond What We Knew
October 22, 2020 · No Comments · BLM, Uncategorized
Health Disparity: “a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage.” Powerful, complex relationships exist between health and biology, genetics, and individual behavior, and between health and health services, socioeconomic status, the physical environment, discrimination, racism, literacy levels, and legislative policies. These factors, which influence an individual’s or […]
