Showing posts with label #Stigma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Stigma. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

πŸ„πŸ½‍♂️ IMSPARK: Ebbing Mental Health Stigma in the PacificπŸ„πŸ½‍♂️

πŸ„πŸ½‍♂️ Imagine... Ebbing Mental Health Stigma in the PacificπŸ„πŸ½‍♂️

πŸ’‘ Imagined Endstate

A Pacific community where the stigma surrounding mental illness is replaced by understanding, support, and a strong network of care.

πŸ”— Link

πŸ“š Source

Subica, A. M., Aitaoto, N., Sullivan, J. G., Henwood, B. F., Yamada, A. M., & Link, B. G. (2019). Mental illness stigma among Pacific Islanders. Psychiatry Research, 273, 578–585. doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2019.01.077. NCBI

πŸ’₯ What’s the Big Deal

The stigma associated with mental illness among Pacific Islanders is a significant barrier to seeking help and receiving treatment.⚕️ This stigma manifests in various ways, including attributing mental illness to non-medical causes and perceiving mental disorders as less. The stigma around mental illness among Pacific Islanders is a significant obstacle to seeking help and receiving treatment.🀝 This stigma can take various forms, such as attributing mental illness to non-medical causes, perceiving mental disorders as less severe, and desiring social distance from those affected. The research indicates that culturally tailored interventions are necessary to address these stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs.

Reducing stigma and promoting understanding can encourage help-seeking behavior and improve mental health outcomes in Pacific Islander communities.🌊 This involves fostering an environment where mental health is openly discussedπŸ’¬, support systems are strengthened, and empowers individuals to seek help without concern of being judged. Severe and desiring social distance from those affected. The research highlights the need for culturally tailored interventions to address these stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs. 

#Stigma, #PacificMentalHealth, #CulturalInsight, #supportsystems, #MentalWellness, #CommunityCare, #BreakTheTaboo, #IMSPARK, #GlobalLeadership, #Mindsets

Friday, March 1, 2024

🧠 IMSPARK: Dispelling the myths and stigma around PTSD🧠


🧠 Imagine… Dispelling the myths and stigma around PTSD🧠


πŸ’‘ Imagined Endstate: 


A Pacific region that is informed, compassionate, and supportive of people who have PTSD and that provides adequate and accessible resources and services for their recovery and well-being.

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πŸ“šSource: 


VA News. (2020). Misconceptions about PTSD: Part one. 


πŸ’₯ What’s the Big Deal: 


Post-traumatic stress disorder or (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as war, violence, abuse, or natural disasters.πŸ—£️ PTSD can cause symptoms such as anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and isolation. Regardless of age, gender, culture, or background, anyone can be affected by PTSD.πŸ‘‚ However, there are many misconceptions and myths about PTSD that can prevent people from seeking help, receiving support, or understanding their condition. Some of these myths include:

 

        • PTSD is a sign of weakness.
        • PTSD only affects veterans or people who have been in combat.
        • PTSD is not a real or serious disorder.
        • PTSD cannot be treated or cured.
        • PTSD is contagious or harmful to others.

 

These myths can create stigma and discrimination for people with PTSD and can also affect their self-esteem, relationships, and quality of life. πŸŒŠIn the Pacific region, where many people have experienced or witnessed trauma due to colonialism, militarism, migration, climate change, and other factors, PTSD is a prevalent and urgent issue that needs to be addressed.πŸ™Œ However, the Pacific also has a rich and diverse culture and history that can offer resilience, healing, and hope for people with PTSD. πŸ•Š️By dispelling the myths and stigma around PTSD and by providing culturally appropriate and evidence-based interventions, the Pacific region can create a more inclusive, empathetic, and healthy community for all.


#PTSD, #Pacific, #IMSPARK, #MentalHealth, #Stigma, #Resilience,#IMSPARK, 


πŸ—³️IMSPARK: Voting for Economic and Racial JusticeπŸ—³️

πŸ—³️Imagine... Voting for Economic and Racial JusticeπŸ—³️ πŸ’‘ Imagined Endstate :  A future where voters shape policies that support economic a...