Question of the day: How can we combat stigma (surrounding mental health/illness)? #WMHD2014 #MHUnity #MentalHealthMatters #MHC 1. Community education on mental disorders (prevalence, causes, symptoms, treatment, myths and prejudices) 2. Anti-stigma training for teachers and health workers 3. Psycho-education for consumers and families on how to live with persons who have mental disorders 4. Empowerment of consumer and family organizations (as described in this module) 5. Improvement of mental health services (quality, access, de-institutionalization, community care) 6. Legislation on the rights of persons with mental disorders 7. Education of persons working in the mass media, aimed at changing stereotypes and misconceptions about mental disorders 8. Development of demonstration areas with community care and social integration for persons with mental disorders. . . Go to mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screening-tools to complete your own mental health screening today!
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 19:20:47 +0000
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