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Conclusion
Mental health literacy is a probably factor that could be greatly affecting
could be why there are more and more people who show symptoms of
depression nowadays.
Mental health literacy is important. If the problem concerning the lack of it
will not go away it is likely that more and more cases of mental disorders
will just keep occurring.
It is a fact that there are a number of people with mental disorders, and
the best way to help them is simply by educating. If people are unaware
of the problem, then they cant possibly know how to solve it. Awareness
is the first step, and thats what mental health literacy is all about.
The world has outgrown the habits of ignoring emotions and stigmatizing
mental disorders.
Mental disorders are real, depression is real, and accepting that fact
would be the first step to change it.
Questionnaire 3 sections:
1.
Knowledge
Prevalence and characteristics of mental health problems
Risk factors
Symptoms of mental disorders
Impact and stereotypes concerning mental health problems
2.
3.
Self-help Strategies
Questions related to behaviors
Attitudes that promote health
mental disorders
Younger peoples greater capability to know and find help and support
Development of more suitable mental health promoting behaviors
Increased capacity to learn more about mental health
Greater motivation to help
Focus
Pilot study about mental health literacy as it relates to depression in
adolescents.
Depression often goes undiagnosed and untreated in adolescence
however it can extend into adulthood
The DSM-IV states that the diagnostic characteristics and duration
are similar to adult depression
Symptoms like being in a depressed mood or losing pleasure/interest
Depressed mood can manifest as an irritable mood in adolescents
The main goal of doing the study was to observe the level of
adolescents mental health literacy specific to adolescent
depression.
language.
Consuelo Cagande
Consuelo Cagande
Commentary
This study should be an eye opener for not just the
government, but also the church, schools, community and the
family.
Through observation, Filipino adolescents tend to go through a
quarter life crisis due to identity issues in early schooling and
religious formation coupled with familial expectations and
culture.
Beyond mental health facilities, the Filipino family must learn
to reach out and give support (with patience and acceptance)
to change and identity of the adolescent.
Proper and genuine support will always play the biggest role in
the positive mental health of the Filipino adolescent because
of the natural kindness and empathy that the Filipino
possesses.
Focus
Studies have shown increasing evidence that indicate the
Commentary
Study is further evidence of the association of lack of mental health
awareness and knowledge with an increase in depression
Men seem to be more suppressive of their condition while women
are more expressive
Focus of most rural communities is how to better the livelihood of
the whole community rather than just the individual, which then
may cause instability within adolescents since in most rural
communities theyre pressured by their families to stay and help
out with the work.
Increasing knowledge on mental health is important, especially in
less developed areas and tightly knit traditional communities.
Depression in adolescents can be lessened with an educated and
supportive community.
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