關於 stigma of mental illness ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

I share my story about mental illness with Dr Farihah of HDOK , Sandakan.

I think first of all, I would like to clarify what STIGMA and DISCRIMINATION means because sometimes the two are confused with each other.

STIGMA - someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness
DISCRIMINATION - someone treats you in a negative way because of your mental illness

So STIGMA happens when a person defines someone by their illness rather than WHO they are as an individual. For example, they might be labelled “psychotic” rather than “a person experiencing psychosis”.

Second is to understand what is a mental illness

There are many different conditions that are recognised as mental illnesses. The more common types are:

Anxiety disorders
Mood disorders (eg Bipolar)
Psychotic disorders - hallucinations, delusions , schizophrenia
Eating disorders - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge eating
Impulse Control & Addiction disorders (kleptomaniac, pyromania, compulsive gambling)
Personality disorders
OCS
PTSD

Seven Things You Can Do to Reduce Stigma

* Know the facts. Educate yourself about mental illness including substance use disorders.��
* Be aware of your attitudes and behaviour. Examine your own judgmental thinking, reinforced by upbringing and society.��
* Choose your words carefully. The way we speak can affect the attitudes of others.��
* Educate others. Pass on facts and positive attitudes; challenge myths and stereotypes.��
* Focus on the positive. Mental illness, including addictions, are only part of anyone's larger picture.��
* Support people. Treat everyone with dignity and respect; offer support and encouragement.��
* Include everyone. It's against the law to deny jobs or services to anyone with these health issues.

Are you going through a mental health issue? Or do you know someone who’s going through it? SHARE your experiences below. 😌
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As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, here are some shocking FACTS:
👉🏽 Did you know that mental illness is the 2nd biggest health problem in the world?
👉🏽 800,000 people die of suicide every year. That’s ONE DEATH every 40 seconds! (Someone is choosing to end their lives as you are reading this right now!) 😣
👉🏽 1 in 4 people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives.
👉🏽 Anxiety and depressive disorders have increased by 41% during covid-19.
👉🏽 The stigma around mental illness is still strong in most communities.
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Mental illnesses are as REAL as physical diseases such as heart disease or cancer. Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean the pain isn’t REAL. 😪
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Most of the times, we are afraid to speak out and seek help because we are fearful of how people may view us. 🤐 You don’t have to struggle in silence. There’s nothing to be ashamed of. And NO, you are not weak for seeking help. You are STRONG for getting help, overcoming your struggles and fight through the discriminations that you might have to deal with.
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If you’re reading this right now and you are struggling within, I hope you will reach out and seek help. If you know someone who’s going through a tough time, do reach out to him/her.
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📚 p/s I really enjoy studying for my MSc in Psychological Medicine / Mental Health. It’s something I’ve wanted to pursue for a long time as I truly believe that total well-being is a complete integration of physical exercise, nutrition AND mental health. Looking forward to sharing some of the knowledge with all of you through my videos! 🙌
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#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #mental #mentalhealthmatters #mentallystrong #strongwithin

Vlogging about my progress to break the stigma of mental health illness in Singapore. @samaritansofsingapore @tiktok.singapore #tiktoksingapore #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

I share my story about mental illness with Dr Farihah of HDOK , Sandakan.

I think first of all, I would like to clarify what STIGMA and DISCRIMINATION means because sometimes the two are confused with each other.

STIGMA - someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness
DISCRIMINATION - someone treats you in a negative way because of your mental illness

So STIGMA happens when a person defines someone by their illness rather than WHO they are as an individual. For example, they might be labelled “psychotic” rather than “a person experiencing psychosis”.

Second is to understand what is a mental illness

There are many different conditions that are recognised as mental illnesses. The more common types are:

Anxiety disorders
Mood disorders (eg Bipolar)
Psychotic disorders - hallucinations, delusions , schizophrenia
Eating disorders - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge eating
Impulse Control & Addiction disorders (kleptomaniac, pyromania, compulsive gambling)
Personality disorders
OCS
PTSD

Seven Things You Can Do to Reduce Stigma

* Know the facts. Educate yourself about mental illness including substance use disorders.
* Be aware of your attitudes and behaviour. Examine your own judgmental thinking, reinforced by upbringing and society.
* Choose your words carefully. The way we speak can affect the attitudes of others.
* Educate others. Pass on facts and positive attitudes; challenge myths and stereotypes.
* Focus on the positive. Mental illness, including addictions, are only part of anyone's larger picture.
* Support people. Treat everyone with dignity and respect; offer support and encouragement.
* Include everyone. It's against the law to deny jobs or services to anyone with these health issues.