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Mental health literacy is needed globallyNovember 27, 2021
Mental health conditions are major contributors to the disease burden globally (14%).The World Health Organization in 2002 reported estimates that depression affects about 154 million people while schizophrenia affects about 25 million globally. Mental disorder is sometimes believed to be incurable which can cause delay or prevention for help seeking and can be damaging. Research onContinue reading “Mental health literacy is needed globally”
What is mental health literacy?November 1, 2021
Mental health literacy (MHL) refers to an individuals’ knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders that aid their recognition, management, and prevention. The Role of Mental health literacy in Accessing services Mental health literacy “Knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders which aid in their recognition, management or prevention.” Jorm Mental healthealth literacy includes Ability to recogniseContinue reading “What is mental health literacy?”