Mental Health Stigma

What societal change occurred regarding the handling of mental health since the 1960s?

• People were encouraged to hide their mental health issues more effectively.

• Society began to understand and help people with mental health challenges instead of isolating them.

• Mental health issues were completely eradicated.

• The stigma around mental health became significantly worse.

Why do some people still feel uncomfortable talking about mental health issues?

• Everyone is comfortable discussing mental health openly.

• Because mental health issues are considered a sign of strength.

• Due to remnants of past societal attitudes and the pressure to appear perfect.

• Because there is no longer any stigma associated with mental health.

What is one of the new forms the stigma around mental health has taken?

• A global celebration of mental health challenges.

• Increased support and understanding from society.

• Belief that mental health issues don't exist.

• Pressure from constant access to others, suggesting it's not okay to be anything but perfect.

What could help more people feel comfortable seeking help for mental health issues?

• Using empowering words and healthy images to support them.

• Ignoring the problem altogether.

• Focusing only on physical health.

• Promoting the idea that mental health issues are a personal failure.

What is the ultimate goal mentioned for society's approach to health?

• To integrate mental health and physical health into a unified concept of health.

• To not talk about health at all.

• To only focus on physical health as it's more important.

• To continue treating mental and physical health as completely separate issues.