“MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS”
The Contemporary World
Final Requirement
Presented to Ms. Cherry Ann A. Legaspi
Davao Del Sur State College
Matti, Digos City, Davao Del Sur
By
Dablo, Angel Mae
Dagatan, Maclene D.
Tesnado, Maricar T
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MAY 2024
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. IMPORVE YOUR COVER PAGE
2. REMOVE HIGHLIGHTED WORDS
3. E UNIFORM TANAN FONT SIZE AND STYLE
Introduction
Many adults experience mental health issues, but lots of them don't realize it
because of lack of knowledge or because they're afraid to talk about it. It is crucial at all
stages of life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood. This lack of awareness may
hinder people from seeking the treatment they need. Mental health is about how people
think, behave, and feel it influences their reactions to stressors and interactions with
others, and in making decisions. According to Felman and Tee-Melegrito (2020), It is
crucial for day-to-day functioning, relationships, and physical well-being. Mental health
isn't just about the absence of mental illness; it's about thriving in life. We never know how
well our actions affect others, but if increasing awareness will save a life, it is well worth
the effort. Just like physical health, mental health is essential for our overall quality of life.
Why Mental Health Matters?
ADD A STUDY OR CITE A STUDY ABOUT WHY MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS It is
important because it influences general well-being and quality of life. Good mental health
allows people to efficiently deal with life's challenges and develop good relationships.
Also, studies have revealed that those with poor mental health are more likely to have
physical health problems. Hence, mental health impacts society, addressing mental health
issues can contribute to a healthy society.
The report aims to inform and encourage the urgent change required to provide
greater mental health for all people, stressing mental health as an essential aspect of
overall well-being and health.
Mental Health on Global Scale
The study also examined the prevalence of mental health concerns by WHO
region and World Bank country group. The findings revealed significant regional
variation, with the Eastern Mediterranean region having the highest prevalence
(34.4%) and the Western Pacific region having the lowest (22.4%). The
prevalence also varied according to income category, with the highest in high-
income nations (34.1%) and the lowest in low-income countries (24.1%).
(Nochaiwong et al. ,2021). Mental health diseases affect a large section of the
global population, with prevalence rates changing by different regions. A 2021
study published in Nature indicated the global prevalence of mental health
concerns among the general population amid the COVID-19 pandemic
(Nochaiwong et al. ,2021).
THEN CITE A RESEARCH RESULT SA MENTAL HEALTH AFTER
PANDEMIC
Mental Health on Local Scale
According to a qualitative study by Tanaka et al. (2018), this stigma is
thought to be a result of the public's beliefs about mental disorders, which are
divided into three categories: familial problems, in which a family member with a
mental illness is rejected or disowned because the family believes the disorder can
run in the family. The second is exaggerated optimism and pessimism over the
severity of the disorder, with the belief that those with mental illnesses would either
be able to overcome any psychological pain on their own or that they would
undoubtedly have significant functional impairment. The oversimplified chronic
course comes last, in which individuals without mental diseases treat those who
are unwell using an acute illness paradigm and anticipate complete recovery in a
short amount of time.
In 2020, the Philippine World Health Organization (WHO) Special Initiative for
Mental Health determined that approximately 3.6 million Filipinos have a mental,
neurological, or drug use disorder (Department of Health, 2020). Filipinos are generally
dissatisfied not only due to poor economic situations (unemployment, low wages, etc.),
but also due to pressures imposed by family and society. There are only 7.76 hospital
beds and 0.41 psychiatrists per 100,000 people (World Health Organization—Assessment
Instrument for Mental Health Systems, 2007; Department of Health, 2018). Also, the
Philippine government does not even provide financial support to organizations involved in
the development and implementation of mental health policies and regulations (World
Health Organization—Assessment Instrument for Mental Health Systems, 2007).
Common Types of Mental Health Challenges( DRI N PART, E PARAGRAPH
FORM… E INTRODUCE N NAAY TYPES OF MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
THEN EACH CHALLENGE DAPAT NAAY SUPPORTED STUDY N E CITE)
One in every six people is between the ages of ten and nineteen.
Adolescence is a unique and formative period. Adolescents who have experienced
physical, emotional, and social difficulties, such as poverty, abuse, or violence, are
more likely to develop mental health disorders. Some typical mental health
concerns they experience include emotional disorders, behavioural disorders,
eating disorders, psychosis, suicide, and self-harm.
Some typical mental health concerns they deal with include emotional illnesses
such as anxiety and depression, as well as social disengagement, which can
worsen isolation and loneliness. Behavioral disorders are more common among
younger adolescents than in older adolescents. ADHD is characterized by
problems paying attention, excessive activity, and disregard for consequences.
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Psychosis is
characterized by hallucinations or delusions. These experiences can hinder one's
capacity to engage in daily life and education, and are frequently associated with
stigma or human rights violations. Lastly, suicide and self-harm can be the cause
of death in older adolescents aged 15 to 19 years. (Mental Health of Adolescents,
n.d., 2021).
Conclusion
In conclusion, the research implies the crucial relevance of mental health
awareness and care on a global and local scale, stressing how a lack of
understanding and stigma can prevent people from seeking help. It highlights the
importance of mental health in daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-
being, as opposed to simply the absence of illness. Emphasizing that mental
health is an important component of total well-being and quality of life.
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