Helping mental disabilities patients live with dignity, Ban’s message to the

She said, “On 10 October 2015, we join the rest of the world in commemorating World Mental Health Day under the theme, “Dignity in mental health”.

The event was jointly run by SGH Psychiatry and Mental Health Department, Sentosa Hospital, Sarawak Mental Health Association and the Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). In the United States, prisons often serve as the functioning mental health system especially for the homeless, more than a third of whom suffer from a mental illness. “Solutions may not be simple, but we recognize the life-changing impact these supports can have on thousands of British Columbian families”, said Minister of Health Terry Lake. Addressing the meeting, the psychiatrists said respect to others was essential for mental and physical health and 50 percent physical health problems could be reduced by resolving psychiatric issues.

It is time that society changes its perception about people with mental illnesses and rather encourages them to seek medical help, before it is too late for them.

Although much is being done to help those with mental illness, there is much more that can be done.

Mental health contributes to 13 percent to the global burden of disease. With an exceeding number of people falling prey to different mental health conditions, experts urge people to consult their physician for even the mildest form of symptoms observed. These individuals are able to talk with entire classrooms on various topics, conduct skill building groups, meet individually with students who may be struggling and refer students for more in-depth care to the appropriate community resource. Moreover, a previous study realized by a sociologist from the University of San Diego proves a curious link between stories about suicide from newspapers and an increasing rate of overall suicides in a specific area.

According to statastics one in four person is affected by mental illness at a few point of their stage. There is a lot of work taking place to deliver on the local Mental Health Crisis Care Declarations by all partners, however there is still more that we could all be doing in delivering this. Early diagnosis can make the difference in the life of children with mental health issues.

In 2010 I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, along with a whole range of other side effects such as anxiety and depression, insomnia and the list goes on.

An action plan and common strategy has been discussed by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens and partners ahead of World Mental Health Day. Twenty per cent of the population in India i.e., around 20 crore have depression and the acute state of depression leads to problems in mental health. But most importantly, there needs to be special focus on public education and mass awareness campaigns to destigmatise mental illness and bust myths associated to mental health in order to not only rehabilitate the mentally ill, but also to challenge the prevailing attitudes that the general people hold towards them. Dr. Funk says people with mental disabilities frequently are locked up in institutions where they are isolated from society and subject to inhuman and degrading treatment. Samaritans offer support for anyone in emotional distress as well as anyone considering ending their life.