Central Asia Mental Health

The research problem I am interested in studying is mental health in Southeast Asian Community. Growing up, my mother suffered from major depression and younger brother with bipolar disorder. However, my parents would not acknowledge and does not believe that talking to medical professional with help them. My brother joined a gang and was getting involved in criminal activities in middle school. He went to juvenile hall to group homes, prison and then moved to Minnesota to live with his friends. Based off my personal experiences, I believe that Southeast Asian individuals need become aware of mental health rather than thinking it is only for crazy individuals. I’m interested in studying of the need and problem of mental health in the Southeast Asian community. I would conduct a qualitatively research. I would like to understand the reasons of why Southeast Asian individuals opinions of mental health issues. Since mental health illness is viewed as a weakness, I would like to find new techniques to help counsel the Southeast Asian Community.

Nearly all civilization at one point practiced bride or wife kidnapping. The reason why wife kidnapping was practiced and was accepted by society is because gender equality was not an important issue at the time. Also, the men who practiced this tradition were mostly people of power and authority. In modern society, gender equality and feminism are a big deal in all societies around the world with the exception of a Central Asian country called Kyrgyzstan. To this day, people in Kyrgyzstan still practice the old tradition of bride kidnapping even though it is against the law in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan has witnessed many women, who were kidnapped to be a bride, suicide because their freedom is taken away from them. Another reason why kidnapped

After reading and rereading the list, I found few that we use that were not listed. Although some of these are similar, they do have enough different information to be noted. First, a leisure assessment was not mentioned. This can be used as part of the SWOT (GCU, 2014) analysis as well as built upon in other areas of treatment. Another assessment is the spiritual assessment. As a treatment center that uses the 12-steps and believes in the Higher Power, this is an important piece of information. It assists in showing the person’s background and starting point. We have a specific cultural assessment also.

The anthropological definition that our book gives for marriage is a culturally sanctioned union between two or more people that establishes certain rights and obligations between the people, between them and their children, and between them and their-n-laws. Yet we see in many cultures the women are not always equal in marital decision. Polygamy which is a person having more than one spouse has brought a lot of abuse towards women who marry due to obligation or culture, as we see in the movie Raise the Red Lantern. We will review through the movie Raise the Red Lantern how some cultures disregards women, insecurity, and responsibility to family duties has both impacted young women all over the world for centuries both positively and negatively.

In the 4 selected documents, women’s view of marriage is clearly conflicting. Women can have a positive view of traditional marriage as it can bring security, comfort, status and many other advantages. However it also has setbacks. These setbacks have strenghed over the last few years. In the mondern day world there is a 50% divorce rate, a clear indicator of the diminshment, and the subversion of

All cultures have differnet beliefs about mental health and how they precieve what causes the disorders, how it can be cured or treated, and who should be involved in the process. Western coutries such as the United States, which see mental disorders as a result of natural scientific phenomena, advocate medical treatments that combat neurological imbalance and/or the use technology to diagnose and treat mental health disorders. Other countries believe that mental illness is the result of supernatural phenomena and promote prayer or other spiritual interventions that counter the presumed disfavor of powerful forces. Some cultures might ignore seeking professional medical help because they believe

Mental health illnesses affect everyone. It is highly prevalent affecting people of all ages, gender, cultures, and social groups. Attitudes towards mental health illnesses vary among individuals and often are highly influenced by the various cultures that the individuals identify with. Culture as a social concept can be defined as a set of norms, values, behaviours, and beliefs that are common and shared amongst a group of individuals (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999). Culture can be applicable to groups like Asians and Americans but also to groups of shared norms, beliefs, and values established within professions such as the culture of patients and practitioners. Culture provides these groups with structure and context to understanding their society and the world as a whole. Culture influence a wide range of aspects of mental health, including how mental health is perceived by the patient, how the patient will experience mental health stigma, and how they cope with symptoms of mental health illness. Additionally, these cultural influences impact the relationship between the patient and the practitioner in a number of ways.

An emphasis on enabling positive mental health focuses attention clearly on the principles and process of programme delivery. Barry and Jenkins (2007) in their book have reviewed best practice programmes and case studies from around the world and examined how effective programme implementation can be ensured by use of research-based, theoretically grounded and culturally appropriate interventions, highlighting what we currently know about effective mental health promotion programmes and identifying the conditions that are necessary for their successful implementation (Barry & Jenkins, 2007). But I believe that culture with the socio-ecological environment together can make a difference in the mental health condition of Indigenous. The inextricable

Kyrgyzstan’s society is one that has changed yet remained the same as time has passed. Traditional family customs have yet to change but marriage is the area in the society that has changed and continues to change as the influence of westernization continues to spread. Compared to the western society, there are many cultural differences in Kyrgyzstan’s society. Living in the United States of America made this learning experience difficult for me because of the major differences between our two societies.

Girls all over the world are forced into marriages due to financial necessity, tradition and to ensure their future. Most of these girls married are at a young age: “One third of the world’s girls are married before the age of 18 and 1 in 9 are married before the age of 15”( “Child Marriage Facts and Figures”). The young ages of those being married reveal how crucial it is to resolve this problem. When child marriage occurs the parents of the bride usually chose the groom for their daughters; and these grooms can be three times older than the young brides. Some children are brought into the world of marriage at the of 8 or sometimes less depending on their cultural views. The following can be used to help reduce the impact of early

In Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan by Franco Galdini, he reveals that, “11,800 girls kidnapped each year, 2,000 raped.” This shows the devastating number of women that go through this each year. It also bring forth the fact that numerous women face brutal consequences because of this including rape. Franco Galdini also reveals the fact that, “92 percent of all kidnapped women end up marrying their abductor, 60 percent of those marriages will eventually lead to divorce.” This implies how more than half of the women kidnapped are unhappy in their marriage. It also implies that most women that are kidnapped do not want to marry their abductor and or are not in love with them because if they were their marriage would be forever. In Bride Kidnapping:A Tradition or a Crime? by Farangis Nahibullas she tells us that, “Between 68 and 75 percent of marriages in Kyrgyzstan take place with bride kidnapping.” This indicates the drastic number of marriages as a result of bride kidnappings. This evidence does not lie unfortunately, and the facts of these kidnappings make it even more real. Studying these kidnappings into even more depth leads us into even more harsh

The lifetime prevalence of psychological distress associated with psychiatric disorders is around 10-30% and is more common in women (Kessler, 2009). Women develop 1 ½ - 2 times more anxiety and depression; face more custody related psychological disturbance, intimate partner violence, post-traumatic stress disorder and involve more in self-harm behaviour (WHO, 2004; Corston, 2007; Chowdhary , 2010). Living experiences and societal position may determine women’s mental health (Astbury J, 2001). In India, women are more exposed psychosocial distress associated with poverty; discrimination; traditional roles, working in jobs that are unstable and of low status, violence; socio-economic disadvantage; low social status; partner violence and traditional female gender roles (Chowdhury, 2013; Patel, 2006; Astbury, 2001; Cooper et al, 1999; WHO 2001). These risk factors increase the chance of developing a mental disorders and

Moreover, early married bride are not mentally mature for a family life and they will more likely to feel suffer after got married especially for girl. Indian researchers on child marriage in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh state that girl spouses suffer more than boys because of insufficient socialization, abandonment of education, great physiological and emotional damage. Early married spouse will be missed out on learning how to live by their own and this step actually is the most important part in life before get married especially for girls. How do we expect that one who never learn to manage their own life, to manage their partner life? Maybe they will learn to manage their life together, but how a person is now can change dramatically? This situation will bring a big mess when they start to feel uncomfortable towards each other and start to think about divorce then commit a domestic violence. A study in Jordan, published in 2000 found that 26 per cent of reported cases of domestic violence were committed against wives under 18. This study show that the early

“Made in heaven, found on earth - marriages are a new beginning according to some and the final end for others” (“Arranged Marriage”, 2009). Marriage is religiously and socially a huge responsibility and its failure could affect societies negatively. Arranged marriages are planned by families, when the bride and the groom are chosen either randomly from a wedding or by family relatives. Especially in the Gulf countries, certain families consider such marriages of high social importance. Arranged marriages in this region have a low expectancy of success. Forced marriages, short engagements and incompatibility between potential couples are the main causes of divorce in arranged marriages in the Gulf region.

Child brides are a little voiced problem that occur around the world. Fourteen million girls become child brides every year, a number that is increasing due to the growing populations of countries where child marriage is common (Fisher). I chose to focus on child brides specifically in Africa and the Middle East due to the high instances of child marriages in those parts of the world. In my research I also found that child brides are very common in South Asia and South America as well. In Niger, Chad, Mali, Bangladesh, Guinea, Central African Republic, Mozambique, and Nepal over half of girls are married before they turn eighteen (Fisher).This is largely due to traditional tribal practices, cultural norms, and an overall lack of education.