Stigmatization towards individuals with mental health disorder results in different kinds of exclusion and discrimination in the social spheres or the place of work. The following are some ways of eliminating such stigma.
Seeking Treatment
Though people with mental health disorder could be hesitant to disclose their requirement for treatment, they should not allow the fear of being stigmatized bar them from getting assistance (Kendra, Mohr, & Pollard, 2014).
Treatment offers relief through recognizing what is wrong, in addition to decreasing symptoms that impede one’s tasks and private life.
Enhancing Self-esteem
Stigma does not come from other people only. Individuals with mental health disorder could wrongly believe that their condition is an indication of personal flaw or feel worthless.
Getting psychological counseling and education regarding the disorder and connecting with others having similar conditions could assist in facilitating self-worth and overcoming negative self-judgment.
Not Isolating Oneself
Rather than sequestrating oneself, people with mental health disorders ought to reach out to individuals they could trust for support, compassionateness, and understanding as a means of overcoming stigma and other challenges (Kendra et al., 2014).
Public Health Endeavors Focusing On Dementia Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) is particularly calling on the international public health community to put efforts that focus on dementia care both internationally and nationally.
National governments, public health personnel, and other stakeholders have developed different strategies aimed at enhancing early diagnosis and care, increasing public understanding while lessening stigma, and facilitating the quality of life for individuals suffering from dementia, in addition to their carers.
Public health efforts differ considerably nation-to-nation since they shape the framework to satisfy their unique needs (DiLuca & Olesen, 2014).
However, the dissimilar public health efforts align across governmental organizations, delineate treatment and care suggestions, and offer a means of reporting on advancement and hindrances.
Public Health Initiatives Focusing On Neuromuscular Disorders
In the enhancement of the care for neuromuscular disorders, WHO instigates different initiatives that engage governments, public health professionals, and other stakeholders (DiLuca & Olesen, 2014).
For instance, WHO has initiated public health initiatives internationally, which encompass the Global Initiative on Neurology and Public Health, to enhance professional and public responsiveness of the incidence, asperity, costs associated with neurological disorders, and highlight the necessity to offer neurological care at every stage of public health.
Risk Factors
Suicidal risk factors in mental health disorders differ by gender, age, or ethnicity and normally happen in combinations. One of such risk factors is engaging in alcohol and drug use. The influence of drugs coupled with the impact of mental health disorder result in suicidal thoughts (Ai, Pappas, & Simonsen, 2015).
Secondly, lack of mental health care could result in unfavorable and traumatic experiences, which would result in suicide. Thirdly, social isolation could make the person feel distressed and worthless thus strengthening suicidal thoughts.
Protective Factors
The protective factors that reduce the risk of suicide in people having mental health disorder vary and encompass a person’s attitude and behavioral attributes, in additional to environmental and cultural aspects. The first protective factor is successful mental health care.
Effective care addresses the psychological and physical problems, in addition to drug use problems thus eliminating suicidal thoughts. The second factor is strong connections with family and societal support. This makes the individual feel valued, which could enhance his/her self-esteem.
The third factor involves cultural and spiritual convictions, which discourage suicide through emphasizing the value of life and the verdict of God only regarding taking of a person’s life (Ai et al., 2015).
References
Ai, A. L., Pappas, C., & Simonsen, E. (2015). Risk and protective factors for three major mental health problems among Latino American men nationwide. American journal of men’s health, 9(1), 64-75.
DiLuca, M., & Olesen, J. (2014). The cost of brain diseases: A burden or a challenge? Neuron, 82(6), 1205-1208.
Kendra, M. S., Mohr, J. J., & Pollard, J. W. (2014). The stigma of having psychological problems: Relations with engagement, working alliance, and depression in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy, 51(4), 563-573.