Mental health
1. In the culture that I grew up in, mental health was not widely talked about. I was aware that mental issues were a problem that people had, but was not made aware that we as a society need to be understanding that many people have their own struggles and still need to be accepted. I came into understanding more about mental health in my early adulthood. There are many stigmas that are attached to mental health and I believe that in my case a lack of understanding about different mental health problems played a big part in why I never understood it. I believe that it is the patient\’s right to receive fair treatment and the same level of care as any other patient. It is the nurses duty to perform ethical care for all patients no matter what their background is.
2.Yes, my view on mental health is different from that of my parents and grandparents. While they might adhere more closely to traditional views that stigmatize mental illness, I recognize the importance of mental health and advocate for open discussions and professional treatment. This shift in perspective is partly due to increased awareness and education about mental health issues in modern society. I strive to maintain an objective and empathetic view of mental illness, regardless of an individual\’s race, education, color, religion, nationality, age, or gender/gender identification. However, I am aware that societal biases can unconsciously influence perceptions. It\’s important to actively work against these biases to ensure fair and compassionate treatment for everyone experiencing mental health issues.
3. I think that the culture that I grew up in view mental health as something important and that we need to work hard to try and keep our mental health as positive as possible and always try and improve and understand why we think and feel the way that we do. I think that within my own family we\’ve always tried our hardest to be helpful to each other when our mental health isn\’t at our highest. There has been many times within my family where someones mental health hasn\’t been at it\’s highest and my family has done well to come together and be there for each other. I will say that there always is stigmas and I think that sometimes people just brush over it or decide to not discuss it due to it being an uncomfortable topic at times.
4. Filipino culture embraces the concepts of strength and family support in regard to mental health, but on the other hand, it may have stigmatized mental illness as a weakness or possession. Pride and shame are reasons people may not seek professional help; this can be considered harmful.
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