Breaking the Stigma: Raising Mental Health Awareness in India
Although mental health awareness has been increasing, a bit slowly, the stigma is still one of the biggest barriers. This stigma urgently needs to be chipped away at so that an atmosphere is created wherein people feel safe asking for assistance. In this framework, the role played by parents in promoting good mental health and embracing therapy for themselves and their children becomes very important. The Current Scenario of Mental Health in India Mental health disorders in India are pretty common; a considerable population segment suffers from various conditions, including anxiety and despair. People tend to keep quiet due to the stigma associated with these disorders, though. Further, misconceptions such as 'Mental health problems are a sign of weakness' or 'something one should be ashamed of' worsen the situation. The stigma delays treatment and worsens medical conditions. Acknowledging the Stigma Tradition and cultural customs really bind the stigma of mental heal...