Mental Illness is a Global Problem by Nikkesha Alexandre https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b We Need a Global Response en-us 2020-11-22 20:00:55 UTC 2020-11-23 03:48:59 UTC hello@padlet.com The Untold Amount ngayle20201 https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950319872 Over 300 million people suffers from depression and as a result 1 in 4 people's lives will be affected.]]> 2020-11-22 20:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950319872 Where Are The Disparities? ngayle20201 https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950321580 The disparities occur from both the country and certain groups residing within that country.  ]]> 2020-11-22 20:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950321580 Statistics By Region ngayle20201 https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950327066 Approximately 50% of people living in the Global North suffers from mental health disorders and receives no treatment but in comparison it is much higher for those living in the Global South with over 80% not receiving treatment.]]> 2020-11-22 20:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950327066 Those Who Mean Well ngayle20201 https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950328431 Disparity issues occur with organizations that goes to different countries to help with the mental health problems. These organizations mainly go to countries with higher incomes than to other countries that are categorized as low-income countries. ]]> 2020-11-22 20:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950328431 Mainly Affected ngayle20201 https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950332153 All around the world the people who are most affected are women and poor people. ]]> 2020-11-22 20:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950332153 Triggers Of Mental Illness ngayle20201 https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950334012 Mental illness can be influenced by many different things such as:
1. Education, 
2. Whether the person is employed or unemployed
3. Discrimination 
4. Violence]]> 2020-11-22 20:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950334012 Undiagnosed or Untreated ngayle20201 https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950336408 If mental health remains untreated the person may become an alcoholic or substance abuser, which in turn will not only affect them but also the people around them, such as their family and friends. ]]> 2020-11-22 20:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950336408 Lack of Funding ngayle20201 https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950338290 It is known that mental health disorders have an impact on society but is still only given a small portion of funding than what other diseases are granted. In the United Kingdom they have established a plan to commit to assisting and supporting people with mental health issues living there, but nothing has been said to assist other countries with treating mental health problems. ]]> 2020-11-22 20:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950338290 References ngayle20201 https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950900752 Roberts, S. (2018, July 10). MENTAL ILLNESS IS A GLOBAL PROBLEM: WE NEED A GLOBAL RESPONSE. Health Poverty Action. https://www.healthpovertyaction.org/news-events/mental-health-world-health-day-2017/#:~:text=Mental%20illness%20is%20a%20global%20problem.,mental%20ill%2Dhealth%20more%20generally.]]> 2020-11-23 03:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ngayle20201/1x25m1wdzegs5k5b/wish/950900752