https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d en-us 2021-11-03 19:14:28 UTC 2024-07-15 21:07:12 UTC hello@padlet.com achal https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865687159 Mental Health is one of the least obvious burden of diseases but also one of the most prevalent across the globe. This is especially relevant in lower-resource countries where war, less healthcare accessibility, and disease is most common. This fact is worsened by specific cultures and populations going out of their way and rejecting support for mental health diseases as well. In order to provide for better global mental health, fundamental policy changes need to be made as citizen mental health is a result/consequence of poor policy.]]> 2021-11-03 19:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865687159 achal https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865911224 This infographic showcases the types of ways everyday people can alleviate mental health stigmatization within their communities. Just one person can really make a difference in starting a conversation about such a topic through this 5 different means. ]]> 2021-11-03 21:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865911224 achal https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865915418 In this fight for a better global mental health, we need to be aware of the barriers in achieving it. One of the main barriers is inequitable accessibility. Very often, through both low-resource and high-resource countries, only the rich can afford mental health treatment. As public health officials, we need to realize these barriers and create policies/interventions in breaking them down. This political cartoon showcases the exact problem.]]> 2021-11-03 22:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865915418 achal https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865918665 This pie chart puts into perspective how prevalent mental health disorders really are. We, as a society, may think that only a few unlucky people may be associated with mental health disorders. But this is really not the case as 28% of diseases worldwide are mental health related.]]> 2021-11-03 22:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865918665 achal https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865929180 This article explains both the challenges and oppurtunities in addressing mental health concerns within low-middle income countries. Most of these challenges are due to specific cultural contexts within populations. As mentioned in the article, addressing these concerns can only be done through a multitude of policy changes such as "political will and strengthened legislation, improved resource allocation and strategic organisation, integrated packages of care underpinned by professional communication and training..." (Rathod et. al 2017).]]> 2021-11-03 22:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865929180 achal https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865932059 This article article connects war with the effects it has on mental health. The types of mental health issues that come out of war-torn countries and their citizens include trauma and physical/emotional support. In terms of types of population, women and children have a high prevalence of mental disorders. ]]> 2021-11-03 22:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865932059 achal https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865940172 This article describes the influence war and basic necessity shortages have on trauma development within a population. This is especially prevalent in children where trauma can disrupt cognitive, emotional, and social development causing later adverse mental health outcomes. ]]> 2021-11-03 22:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865940172 achal https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865950531 2021-11-03 22:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/unkwh2vjowcl47d/wish/1865950531