Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Answer the following in 80 - 100 words.
List the common reasons why most people usually do not seek help during mental illness.
उत्तर
MHFA is an internationally recognized training programme whose objective is to teach people how to identify the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and to provide assistance on a first aid basis.
(a) Stigma associated with mental health:
Lack of understanding about mental illness makes us fear it. This lack of awareness leads us to blame the person for behaving inappropriately or showing personal failing.
(b) Shame Often, a person who has been diagnosed with a mental illness is ridiculed or blamed. He/she experiences shame, withdraws from social interaction and does not reach out to others or seek help. Hence, it is beneficial to show understanding and provide support.
(c) People do not always know how to respond:
Most people may not respond in an adequate way to a mentally ill person who reaches out to them. Sometimes, their advice/help may do more harm than good. However, MHFA programme can help friends/family to identify early signs of mental illness and help the person to get professional help.
(d) People may not always seek professional help:
The main reasons for this is -
(i) Culture - stigma attached to mental illness prevents people from seeking professional help as it may hurt the reputation of the family.
(ii) Advice from elders - A mentally ill person may incorrectly believe that advice of elders alone is sufficient to cure his illness.
(iii) Superstitions - If the person is convinced that his//her mental illness is caused due to sins/curses etc., they will not want to visit a mental health professional. Hence, they will be deprived of the benefits of early intervention.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the correct option and complete the following statement.
One of the major obstacles to getting help from a mental health professional is the ____________ attached to mental illness.
In our culture, the _________ of an individual is considered to be the reflection of one's family.
Answer the following questions in 25 - 30 words.
Describe the term Mental Health First Aid?
Answer the following questions in 25 - 30 words.
Anxiety disrupts day to day functioning of an individual :
State two predispositional factors contributing to anxiety.
Answer the following questions in 25 - 30 words.
Your friend confided in you that he is suffering from anxiety.
Suggest two self-help strategies to help him deal with this issue
Analysis the following Case Study,
Sujata is now a sad and lonely girl. She has cut off herself from all her relatives and family friends. She doesn't participate in any college programmes nor family functions. She is mostly found in the library all by herself. She has lost her self-confidence. At home, she prefers eating in the bedroom and mostly indulges in television or mobile activities.
Apply the ALGEE model and help Sujata to evolve in her mental health.
Match the Pairs:
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| (1) Anxiety | (a) Hurdle to receive treatment |
| (2) Superstition | (b) First Aid in Mental Health |
| (3) ALGEE Action Plan | (c) Shopping addiction |
| (4) Compulsive purchasing of goods | (d) Parental divorce |
| (e) Neurotransmitter |
Write whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’:
One of the major obstacles to getting help from a mental health professional is the stigma attached to mental illness.
For first aid in mental health help should be taken from ______.
