Mental Health of Individual and its Role in the Different Phases of Life
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Along with this, mental health of individual alsoassists individual in determining the certain ways to handle or overcome the level of stress (Beronio, Skopec and Glied, 2014). Whereas, mental illness is contrasting with the mental health situation it is defined as the position that mainly results in arising the serious disorder among the individual. In addition to this, mental illness is also defined as the disorder which directly affects the health as well as behaviour of individual that might results in attaininghigh level of
Mental Health of Individual and its Role in the Different Phases of Life
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Mental health is defined as the emotional and psychological perspective of individualwhich directly impact their health, behaviour and actions. Along with this, mental health ofindividual also assists individual in determining the certain ways to handle or overcome the levelof stress (Beronio, Skopec and Glied, 2014). Therefore, it is stated that it plays a significant rolein the different phases of life from childhood to adulthood. Whereas, mental illness is contrastingwith the mental health situation it is defined as the position that mainly results in arising theserious disorder among the individual. Thus, it directly impact the individual's thinking andbehaviour. In addition to this, mental illness is also defined as the disorder which directly affectsthe health as well as behaviour of individual that might results in attaining high level ofdepression as well as anxiety disorder.In order to conduct the successful research, it mainly focuses on referring the casescenario of Brown family. The case scenario mainly emphasizes on the Brown family and theirfamily members that have certain mental health related issues. Along with this, it would alsoevaluate the different societal concept related with the mental health. In addition to this, it alsomeasures various legal and political frameworks which are designed by the government tosupport clients in maintaining the mental health of the individual. Lastly, the essay will alsoresults in exploring the range of strategies that would overcome the challenging behaviours ofdifferent family members. 1. Evaluate societal concepts of mental healthWorld Health Organisation (WHO) has introduced the key concept of mental health thatclearly states the well-being of individual that support the individual to easily cope up with thestress situation within the individual. If the mental health of individual is effective then it resultsin performing activities which aids in coping up with the normal stress level (Halpern, 2014).With the regard to historical, ideological and perceptual understanding, it has been evaluated thatsocial concepts of mental health plays significant role in maintaining mental health and well-being of individual. Through considering the case scenario of Brown family, Caroline Brown is 40 years oldwomen with 3 children has experienced the state of depression as she constantly feels that she isnot able to meet the demand and requirement of their family members. Along with this, NeilBrown the sole earner of family is also worried about losing his job as the printing business is2
not going well (Grob, 2014). Through reviewing the case, another member within family wasAmelia as she was angry with her parents as they have another baby. Therefore, she spend hertime alone in her room and surfing social media sites. Therefore, with considering the case scenario it has been evaluated that constantdevelopment is witnessed in the concept of mental health. The historical concept within themental health is that it becomes the key responsibility of medical professionals to deliver propercare to mentally ill patient as they conceive it as the disease which need to be overcome. In thehistorical perspective, it has been also viewed that mental health is considered as the medicalconcept (Rogers and Pilgrim, 2014). On the other hand, with the change in societal attitude andperception against mental illness, it has been assessed that the concept of social well-beingcollectively and positively helps the individual to overcome the mental illness. It has been evaluated that to enhance the mental health of the individual Freud hasengaged in three inter working human personality that is id, ego and superego. The foremoststate of mind among individual is “id” that mainly relate with desire of accomplishing biologicalneeds. Another aspect within the Freud structural model is ego that is related with consciencewhich mainly engage in meeting the basic desire without succeeding in attaining negativeconsequences (De Los Reyes and et.al., 2015). The last element within the model is related withsuperego that is engaging in interaction activities with other people. Along with this, it alsorestricts the feeling of id in applying societal values and norms. Therefore, the author Freud hasalso stated that all the three factors would directly affect in developing personality and behaviourof the individual. Stigma is that when someone views other in negative way because of racism,characteristics and personal trait which may be a disadvantage. Further it can be stated thatnegative attitudes and beliefs for other people can have a mental health condition which arecommon. It can be lead to discrimination. Discrimination can be obvious and direct for instanceany persona make negative thinking toward other is about mental illness. Stigma can penetratethe lives of people with mental health problem in various manner. Further, self discrimination isone of the process where people with mental health problems turn the mental representationabout mental illness which is adopted by the public, toward themselves. Mental health stigmacan be divided in different types that is social stigma which is discriminating behavior and3
prejudicial attitudes. On the other side perceived stigma or self stigma is internalizing by themental health sufferer from their perception of discrimination. On the other side perceivedstigma can directly impact feeling of shame and lead to poorer treatment outcomes. There islinked between racial discrimination to poor mental health. From the research it has beenidentified that mental health problems where shown as the significantly higher in racial minority.This mental problem related to negative thinking can be reduced if all people are treated equally. There are some changes came from institution to care in the community because people nowchange their way of looking to people who are suffering from mental health. At the workplace,they are not treated in a negative manner. Along with this proper care provided to them inhospital so that they can overcome from their mental illness.2. Common mental health deviations across the lifespan (Age related)It has been explored that there are different stages or growth of individual across thelifespan which aids in attaining the common mental health related deviation. The different lifestages of the individual include-At the childhood or infancy stageChildren face mental health issues due to lack of nutrients and nourishment provided tothem. There are numerous other factors that affect the health of kids. These include therelationship between child and caregiver, paternal and maternal health, nutrition, skilled andknowledgeable caregiver, etc (Lereya, Copeland and Wolke, 2015). It has been recommendedthat such disorders needs to be cured at the early stages because it will become difficult to treat itlater. Apart from this, some children even face issues related with developmental disorder thatresults in facing adverse health issues that do not engage in their growth.Apart from this propercare is needed to baby at infancy stage so that no negative impact take place on growth anddevelopment of baby. As per the give case, Emily was 9 month old and it was an unexpectedbaby. At this stage it need to proper care and love from her mother for mental and physicaldevelopment. But her mother is suffering from dementia and she was suffering from depression.Due to this reason she was unable to take proper care of her baby. Adolescent stage At this stage many teenagers face stress, depression, anxiety disorder which is commonkind of mental health issues. The teenagers possess such issues when they face stiff behaviours4
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