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Another obstacle to receiving mental health services may be related to the finances of the family. [11] Parents reported they needed to focus more on their basic/immediate needs before than their child's mental health. [11] 43% of mothers of African American youth believed that mental health services would be too expensive. [13]
Typically, children with mental health disorders are first exposed to stigma within their family unit before later being exposed to it in the school setting and the public. [24] While some may view stigma as a minor problem when looking at the other obstacles children with mental illness may face, others view it as a major problem because of ...
[47] Although there are effective mental health interventions available across the globe, many persons with mental illnesses do not seek out the help that they need. Only 59.6% of individuals with a mental illness, including conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, reported receiving treatment in 2011. [48]
A global review on the stigma of mental illnesses and discrimination found that “there is no known country, society, or culture where people with mental illness (diagnosed or recognized as such by the community) are considered to have the same value or be as acceptable as persons who do not have mental illness”. [66]
This plan is called the Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020. This plan is an indicator of the global importance of mental health and includes goals for global mental health improvement. This plan also addresses mental health inequalities by acknowledging the need for greater access in low and middle-income countries. [35]
The first eight items measure constructs of mental illness stigma developed by Corrigan in 2002. The last item asks children whether they would seek mental health treatment if they were in need. This scale also has a revised Level of Contact Report to assess familiarity with mental illness. [4] [5]
Actor and television host Terry Crews opened up about his decision to take charge of his mental health and unlearn past behaviors in an interview with Amy Morin for the Verywell Mind Podcast.
Public stigmas may also harm social opportunities. Prejudice frequently disallows people with mental illnesses from finding suitable housing or procuring good jobs. [63] Studies have shown that stereotypes and prejudice about mental illness have harmful impacts on obtaining and keeping good jobs. [67]