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/
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/
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