Poor Mental Health: The Stigma Of Poor Mental Health

There are so many services offered in Mental Health America I could go on and on. These services provide help for just about any cause and have trained highly professionals to meet our needs.

The disparity in treatment has been attempted to be remedied over the eras. Bills and Acts put into place in the 20th and 21st centuries have seeked to improve care and reduce stigma around those with mental illness. This began in 1942, when Harry Truman signed the National Mental Health Act, which requested the formation of a National Institute of Mental Health. Shortly after this, in 1949, the National Institute of Mental Health was established (“National Institute of Mental Health”). During the company’s 60 year lifespan they have focused on research about mental illness, educating the public, and improving the lives of the mentally ill by working to pass laws. One law that seeks to reduce the stigma of mental illness is the Mental Healths Service Act of California. "California 's Historic Effort To Reduce The Stigma Of Mental Illness: The Mental Health Services Act" from the American Journal Of Public Health illustrates how the Act will make improvements. Families and individuals who have experienced stigma had a big role in the process, specifically with developing a 10 year plan, the California Strategic Plan on Reducing Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination. One component of the Act discussed is the work plan developed by California Mental Health Services Authority, which has three components: stigma and discrimination reduction, student mental health, and suicide prevention. Organizations such as the NIMH have made efforts resulting in the evolution of mental

7. Lt Col Chris Karns, "Eliminating Stigma: A Leadership Responsibility," U.S. Air Force, 02 September 2014,

The National charity ‘Mind’ aims to help people experiencing mental health issues to take control of their condition. In providing more information and training, it should help promote more positive public views

One of the biggest contributors for poor healthcare is the stigma against mental health. This stigma allows healthcare providers to view those with a mental illness as having low relevance, thus creating disinclination towards providing adequate resources and/or care. This negative stance, based on misinformation and prejudice creates those that have a mental illness to lose their self confidence. Because of this loss, people with mental illness decide not to contribute to their health or livelihood. In the past fifty years, many advances have been made in mental healthcare. However, with the attached stigma, many people choose to not seek out treatment.

Organisation such as Mind offers support and weekly timetable of workshop, event and groups with a vision to work with a society where people with mental health issue and emotional needs are accepted and include without fear of stigma and discrimination making them the ability to understand, to break the silence and promote their life style. They facilitates with counselling service on a one to one basis provides with a safe and confidential environment to explore and talk about issues. Those organisation offers wellness Recovery Action plan which is a self- designed prevention and well ness process that anyone can use to get well and stay healthy. Signposting is another help to provide guidance, information as well as advice. Provision with advocate also available for people in need. Organisation such as Ask in Newham offers forum, workshop, and men’s group for male service users to meet, socialise and talk about various topics and also for women there is Chai and Chat groups to get together and

There are 5 components of the Mental Health Services Act. The first, community services and support is set up to focus on the community and their well being while providing their services to the mentally ill. The second, prevention and early intervention allow MHSA to give their service to people to promote wellness in a community, to foster health to those in need, and to prevent suffering from untreated mental illness. Innovation is the third component which bumps up the quality of service MHSA gives and can even provide service to people that don’t deserve the help.

After Bell Let’s Talk day the roar of the crowds began to die down and soon people forgot about the struggle of mental health all over again. We need more than one day a year to have this discussion be raised. I propose we dedicate an entire month to the struggle of mental health. There are awareness months for cancer and other illnesses so why not mental health awareness month? It’s just as important as any other illness today. About 4000 deaths a year in Canada are suicides. Suicide is the leading cause of death in people ages 15-24 in Canada, we cannot let this statistic go

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is a governmental organization that is dedicated to helping those affected by things such as mental illness, substance abuse, helping veterans etc. In addition they also offer resources that can help people on the journey of recovery. Other resources are listed to helping mental health professionals, and families find the right treatment, both for clients, and their families. Furthermore, they also help by advocating for people who need these resources. The National Institute of Mental Health is another organization federally funded, that focuses on topics related to mental health. According to their strategic objectives, they want to find out the reason behind behaviors, then move

- They provide information and support to help the people in Australia have their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. Since there are 3 million Australians are living with depression or anxiety, they want to help those people cope with their illness.

Providing an affordable mental health facility here in Muskingum County is our long term goal. In order to reach our long term goal we came up with a couple short term goals. We, collectively, do not feel as if Muskingum County is aware of all of the problems, issues, and disorders going on within our community. We feel as if we should and could create fundraisers,

Many people suffer from mental health challenges. Often times individuals need a place to go to obtain help both mentally and physically. Mental health problems can affect a significant amount of people. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood (“What is mental health?”, 2013 ). Mental health problems can become prevalent at any stage of life. It is important that those mental health problems be addressed and what better way to address those issues is to reach out to the local community to find those resources that can help assist in emergent and non-emergent mental health care.

On September 4th, 2014, acclaimed artist Demi Lovato delivered an empowering speech at the National Alliance of Mental Illness Convention. The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) is a non-profit mental health organization which educates and advocates for the treatment of mental health illnesses (“About NAMI”). “Today, we are an association of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and volunteers who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need” (“About NAMI”). NAMI hosts NAMIWalks which offer a non-confidential, safe environment in which individuals struggling with a mental health illness can turn to. As of 2016, NAMIWalks has raised $3,017,850.02

To have the most beneficial outcomes from the services offered here, the individual must already acknowledge that they have mental illness and have accepted it to move forward with their life. It’s an amazing place to learn to manage your mental illness in the best way possible so that you can be healthy and happy. Peer supports are always available because people might be ashamed or scared or feel isolated if they feel like they’re the only one with a mental illness. Hence, seeing others who are also struggling or have struggled but working to cope with their illnesses will show that you are not alone; that there is hope and motivation amongst the support group

I am Lily Moulin a sophomore at New Albany High School I'm writing this letter to inform you about spreading awareness of mental health. In my English class we Read a book called challenger deep that was about a teenagert named caden who struglled with a mental illness. This was one of my favorite books because it was the most relatable book this year. Mental illness is something everyone knows about but not many people understand it. I thinks something that could be improved about new albany and keeping it healthy is raising awareness about mental health, how to recognize it, deal with it, and how to get better. Many kids just like caden in the book I read deal with mental illness but struggle to realize it or to even get help. Also many people