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Good morning everyone. I am Sri Lakshmi. And my team consists of Madhuri, Mani
Deepthi, Aakarsha and Meenakshy. Today, I stand before you to shed light on a topic that
is often pushed to the sidelines, yet remains an integral part of our overall wellbeing -
mental health.
Slide 2
So this is the overview of the presentation.
Slide 3
In a society where physical health often takes center stage, mental health is frequently
stigmatized and misunderstood. So, we tried to understand and delve deep into
community understanding and barriers surrounding mental health issues.
Slide 4
Our objectives were clear: Firstly, to assess the current levels of mental health awareness
within our community. Secondly, to identify the key factors influencing perceptions of
mental health and mental illness. Thirdly, to explore effective strategies for promoting
mental health awareness and reducing stigma. And finally, to design a course of action
based on our findings to improve mental health awareness.
Slide 5
We created a thorough survey questionnaire that covers important facets of attitudes,
opinions, and awareness regarding mental health. We tried to survey people from a wide
range of demographics so as to get different perspectives. As you can see in the graph,
33 people from the age group of 18 to 25, 18 from the group of 25-30, 25 from the group
of 30-45 and lastly 24 from the age group of 40 to 50. We gathered data through
surveying fellow students, parents, relatives and others ensuring anonymity and
confidentiality and informed consent was also taken. In the context of this research,
qualitative and quantitative methods are two different approaches used to gather and
analyze data about mental health awareness, attitudes, and perceptions.
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Quantitative Analysis in the sense, the participants were asked to rate their level of
knowledge about mental health on a scale of 1 to 5 and these responses were measured.
Qualitative methods involve collecting non-numerical data, such as open-ended responses
or narratives. For example in this survey we particularly asked people to give
explanations about how they would like to learn more about mental health.
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Here is the pie chart showing some of the results.
When participants were asked to rate their level of knowledge about mental health on the
scale of 1 to 10, 7 people rated it 1, 51 people rated it 2, 13 people rated it 3, 18 people 4
and 11 people 5.
1 7
2 51
3 13
4 18
5 11
They were then asked about their comfort in Seeking Help for Mental Health Issues and
49 out of 100 people said there were not comfortable seeking help. 51 people were ok
with it.
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The next question was about their awareness about local mental health support services
and 64 people were not aware of any but 36 people know a little.
The last question was whether any of the people utilized any mental health resources. 89
people did not but the other 11 did.
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Some of the key findings that we found are that despite the importance of mental health
to overall wellbeing, the majority of participants lacked a clear comprehension of its
significance. Stigmas surrounding mental health persist in our culture, hindering
individuals from seeking the help they need. However, there is a preference for easily
accessible mental health education, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches.
Slide 10
So, in conclusion, we must prioritize comprehensive mental health education to combat
stigma and promote understanding. Through educational workshops, tailored campaigns,
and peer support networks, we can create a more compassionate and inclusive society. It
is also crucial to address particular requirements, like stress management and coping
mechanisms, while creating mental health programs that work for people of different
backgrounds.
Climax:
Our strategy is all-encompassing and diverse. By combining educational workshops,
awareness campaigns, peer support networks, and policy advocacy, we can create a
community that values mental health and supports those who are struggling. Together, we
can break down barriers, reduce stigma, and create a more compassionate and inclusive
society where everyone has access to the help they need to thrive mentally and
emotionally.
