Stigma and discrimination

People with mental disorders say the social stigma associated with mental illness and the discrimination they experience can make the difficulties more serious and may make recovery more difficult.

Mental illness is very common. It affects thousands of British people, and their friends, family, colleagues, and the whole society.

Most of the people who have experienced mental disorders will be able to fully recover, live together and manage them, especially if they get help earlier.

However, even though so many people are affected, psychosis still has a strong sense of social dishonor and those with mental health problems may be discriminated in every aspect of their lives.

For society, family, friends, and employers - the stigma and discrimination that they experience will make the problems of many people more serious.

Nine out of ten mentally disabled people say that stigma and discrimination can have a negative impact on their lives.

Among the groups with a long-term health condition or disability, we know that those with mental health problems have the least possibility.

This is because the whole society has a stereotype of mental illness and its influence on people. Many people believe that some people with mental illness are violent and dangerous In reality they are more vulnerable to attacking or hurting themselves than hurting others.

Stigma and discrimination also slow or impede personal mental health problems, access to aid and treatment, and recovery. Social isolation, poor housing conditions, unemployment, poverty are all related to mental disorders. Therefore, stigma and discrimination can cause people to get into a cycle of illness.

The media exacerbated this situation. Media coverage often depicts mental illness to violence and depicts people with mental health problems as dangerous, criminal, evil or highly disabled people and can not live a normal full life.

Studies have shown that the best way to challenge these stereotypes is to have direct contact with people with mental health problems experiences. Campaigns in several countries and regions tried to alter the public's attitude towards psychosis. Including nationwide volunteer activities to change time

The 2010 Equal Law stipulates that people who directly or indirectly discriminate mental health problems in terms of public services and functions, access to places, workplaces, education, organizations and transportation are illegal I will.

Stigma and discrimination, and stigma and discrimination related to mental disorders are widely documented. Human resources and training policies must recognize the impact of prejudice and discrimination on people and their families so that mental health workers can develop strategies to remedy this situation. This problem should be addressed with a training program that includes service users and family viewpoints. Furthermore, it is important to recognize that the stigma and discrimination of mental health workers themselves may affect the size and quality of the labor force. This problem can be solved by confirming that employment conditions of mental health services are equivalent to general healthcare employment conditions and that mental health education is introduced in a general health training program .

Discrimination with stigma Generally, the extensive humiliation of mental health problems can compromise the development and implementation of mental health policies. Stigma is the main cause of discrimination and exclusion. It affects people's self-esteem, weakens relationships with their families, and limits their ability to socialize and live and work. It also helps abusing human rights at several large organizations. Promoting Mental Health The government now recognizes the importance of mental health for all citizens. It is the basis of the quality of life and enables people to experience meaningful life, creative and motivating. The mental health of the public strengthens the lifestyle that contributes to mental health. Mental health promotion needs to cover the entire population including those with mental health problems and their careers. Developing and implementing an effective program to promote mental health will improve mental health for all.