YOUR MINDSET MATTERS – End Stigma on World Mental Health Day

Mental health problems are common, with 1 in 4 people struggling, yet more than half of those struggling will never reach out for support, or they will heavily delay treatment due to stigma. Stigma continues to be a pervasive barrier in the region – preventing healing and worsening health outcomes. Illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders are ranked as the topmost stigmatized illnesses amongst all illnesses. Today, 1 in 2 people admit that they are frightened by people with mental illnesses, while 4 in 5 people believe it is harder to have a mental illness than any other illness. Stigma can be intentional, unintentional, subtle, or obvious, but it leads to harm – no matter the scale.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Learn the action steps you can take personally and professionally to end stigma towards mental health.
• Understand the different types of stigma and its effects
• Understand the gold standard of a compassionate mindset towards mental health
• Improve empathy and sensitivity when speaking about mental health and learn about supporting someone who may be struggling
• Improve self-care and learn how to better care for your own mental health.

Oct 10, 2021 12:00 PM GST