- There is a substantial amount of stigma that revolves around mental health. This negativity can be sourced from the lack of knowledge of the reoccurring issue. A lot of people are unaware of how prevalent mental issues are in society. It is hard for people to conceptualize that one is suffering from a mental illness when society is so focused on observations and physical appearance. Just because one cannot see the disability, does not mean that the disability does not exist. It is important for people to educate themselves on issues that are frequent in a lot of people. Self-stigmas can also be derived from societies outlook on people with mental illnesses. People are so focused on there public appearance they forget to be themselves. Society looks down upon people with these disabilities, which in turn causes self-stigma. It is important to understand your condition and work to better yourself without the negativity.
- Culture plays an important role in everyone’s conception of wellness and illness. It works with values and beliefs to form the basis of what you believe in. With this, it could deter people from getting screenings done or taking medications that can help a person improve their condition. If a person grows up without the knowledge or awareness about mental illnesses, then they are less likely to seek out help. Religion can also play a similar role in the influence of a person’s response to mental illness. It can give a person direction and influence decisions in their daily life. It is important to establish what values and beliefs you believe in and incorporate them into your own wellbeing.
UNE Nursing Graduate, 2022
