Adeptly_Inept
19, clumsy & shy
Why is it considered a taboo subject?
I am aware that our general understanding of mental health has improved considerably over the years, however it is still something that is treated with some ignorance. It is often dismissed as being insignificant and petty, although attitudes towards mental health/mental health issues may depend upon culture.
From my experience, it appears that members of the community pride themselves on exhibiting a certain stoicism. If you were approached by someone who asked "How are you?" you would be inclined to say "Great, thanks.". Regardless of how horrendous you feel. Any public display of emotion is considered odd or disruptive.
Also, people often attribute mental health difficulties to psychotic illnesses such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, which are surrounded by stigma. Issues such as depression, anxiety etc are rarely considered by the general population as being serious.
There's this "Ahhh, c'mon get over it" attitude "it could be worse ... at least you're not a starving child in Africa!".
Where has this attitude come from?
Have you ever experienced anything like this?
What are the attitudes towards mental health like where you live?
I suppose I'm just interested in the experiences and opinions of others.
I am aware that our general understanding of mental health has improved considerably over the years, however it is still something that is treated with some ignorance. It is often dismissed as being insignificant and petty, although attitudes towards mental health/mental health issues may depend upon culture.
From my experience, it appears that members of the community pride themselves on exhibiting a certain stoicism. If you were approached by someone who asked "How are you?" you would be inclined to say "Great, thanks.". Regardless of how horrendous you feel. Any public display of emotion is considered odd or disruptive.
Also, people often attribute mental health difficulties to psychotic illnesses such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, which are surrounded by stigma. Issues such as depression, anxiety etc are rarely considered by the general population as being serious.
There's this "Ahhh, c'mon get over it" attitude "it could be worse ... at least you're not a starving child in Africa!".
Where has this attitude come from?
Have you ever experienced anything like this?
What are the attitudes towards mental health like where you live?
I suppose I'm just interested in the experiences and opinions of others.