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Gender and mental health by Muhhamed

2/22/2020

2 Comments

 
We have a number of readings this week that explain why it's important to look at gender in relation to mental health. Using at least 2 of the readings, provide a justification with at least 3 supporting points and examples.  

According to WHO "Gender  affects the power and control men and women have over socioeconomic determinants, their access to resources, and their status, roles, options and treatment in society." This shows that gender and mental health have a bigger role to play in our daily lives. 

Also according to WHO "
Uni-polar depression, predicted to be the second leading cause of global disability burden by 2020, is twice as common in women". We can use gender to figure out what subgroup is more affected by certain mental health diseases and it will make it easier for us to get them the treatment they need. 

According to WHO "Despite these differences, most women and men experiencing emotional distress and /or psychological disorder are neither identified or treated by their doctor." This is a major problem because we should be identifying those suffering from such diseases and helping them but instead they can't be identified so they go without the proper treatments. 




​Choose 2 readings or media that you found to be especially enlightening this week and explain what they contribute to the discussion of gender, mental health, and human rights  and to your own learning/experiences. 

One of the readings I enjoyed the most was "Gender differences and mental health" and the reason why I enjoyed this reading is because it sheds light on the important role gender plays in mental health and this is a huge importance because women and men are affected differently by mental health.
Another reading I enjoyed reading was "Stigma and discrimination" I enjoyed this because in Somalia there is a lot of stigmas that come with mental health, people are usually labeled "crazy" if they are seen seeking help and that will effect their lives so they stay quiet and never seek help because of fear of being unjustly labeled. I have a cousin that opened a clinic in Somalia and he doesn't really anybody to help because of this stigma placed on people. Also discrimination is huge, people with mental health problems are usually not married because the parents fear having their daughter face the same discrimination and stigma. 


Gender and women's mental health. (2013, June 24). Retrieved February 22, 2020, from https://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/genderwomen/en/


2 Comments
Gellila Solomon
2/22/2020 09:39:57 pm

I don't think we realize how important mental health is for both women and men around the world. I feel that is is because of the big stigma surrounding mental health awareness. People assume that those seeking help are "crazy" and are out of their mind for because they are asking for help. We need to stop the stigma. May people are scared to ask for help, because they are worried what their families and friends may think of them. There are serval different platform in the world, which work to unite those who are suffering from any type of mental illness.

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Savannah Compton
3/12/2020 02:24:02 am

I also enjoyed that reading because before i did the reading i did not realize how bad mental health was for men. People never hear about mental health in men but only in women we hear it about. I think that's sad that people fear being judged and a fear of having children face the same mental health issues. We really need more awareness on this topic.

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