Even though mental health has received attention recently, not much has been done to spread awareness of this serious problem. Research shows that most people have negative feelings about mental health problems. This is mostly because of stereotypes, biases, and a general lack of education.
One of the biggest problems is that people in the community and those who have had these conditions don't know much about mental disorders, especially the signs and symptoms of these conditions. Because the symptoms affect a person's feelings, thoughts, and actions, understanding and acknowledging the condition can be difficult.
Sharing our own personal experiences is an important part of the ongoing mental health awareness movement, which aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and mental health conditions.
Stigmatization in society is made worse in part by negative stereotypes about people with mental illnesses. This is especially true because many people think that having a mental illness means that a person is evil. This is where myths and misconceptions about mental illness persist, such as the belief that it is caused by a curse, witchcraft, or other spiritual issues.
Stigma makes it less likely that people will seek help, and it also makes it harder to find the right resources to help them. Someone suffering from a mental health condition may find that the stigma they face and the misinformation they encounter pose significant challenges.
People in Kenya with a mental illness or a lived experience frequently face stigma on a variety of levels. People continue to make light of these mental health disorders by making jokes about them. Those who are affected by this may suffer additional harm as a result. It's possible that they'll internalize the negative perceptions that others have of them, which will affect how they feel about themselves as well as their overall quality of life because loneliness and isolation can occur.
One of the primary reasons why raising mental health awareness is so important in today's world is to eliminate the associated stigma. Conversations that raise awareness of the issue are the first step in moving beyond the stigma associated with mental illness. This serves as encouragement for those who are suffering in silence to speak up. It will also increase psychosocial support from family, friends, and colleagues.
Finally, increased awareness may result in an increased push for mental health advocacy. This is in response to increased tasked efforts from the government and other numerous Non-Governmental Organizations to take the lead in breaking the stigma.
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