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The document discusses Hofstede's new dimension of Indulgence versus Self-Restraint. Indulgence represents a tendency to allow gratification of desires related to enjoying life, while Self-Restraint reflects curbing these gratifications with social norms. Countries high in Indulgence have more happy people who value leisure and friends, while high-Restraint countries have less happiness and more pessimism. This new dimension lacks sufficient data to be as significant as Hofstede's other cultural dimensions.
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DEPRESSION THE LANCET
Depression
David Meagher, Declan Murray
“Sex discrimination is not only a function of society, it is a
function of disease”.’ This seems to be the case with
depression, which is twice as common in women as in
men. There are also differences between the sexes in
clinical profile and course, and in treatment response-
relevant to all branches of medicine. Depression is a major
health concern not only because of personal distress,
excess mortality, impaired interpersonal relationships, and
restriction of work activities but also because of the
economic burden it imposes. In 1990, the estimated cost
to American society was $53 billion-comparable with
that of diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease, and
AIDS.2
Prevalence
The finding that depression is twice as prevalent in women
as in men is not accounted for by different patterns of
help-seeking behaviour since it has been consistently
confirmed in general population studies.3 The female
preponderance is evident from puberty onwards and is
found across a range of cultures and countries. How can
we account for this increased prevalence? Several factors
are relevant.
The reproductive cycle
In the month after childbirth there is a 22-fold increase in
the incidence of affective psychosis4 and a less dramatic
rise in non-psychotic depression.5 The affective psychoses
are associated with primiparity, caesarean section, and
perinatal death, but the main trigger is thought to be
neurophysiological-possibly related to increased
dopamine sensitivity. Non-psychotic postnatal depression
is related more to psychosocial stressors,6 although
oestrogen seems to be an effective treatment.7 Overall,
childbirth does not fully account for the disproportionate
expression of depressive disorders in women.
The association of depression with other aspects of the
reproductive cycle-premenstrual syndrome,8 termination
of pregnancy’-is less clearly demonstrated and remains
controversial. With regard to the menopause, it now seems
that neither hormonal nor psychosocial changes are
aetiologically related to depression.‘o
Social factors
Social factors undoubtedly contribute to the genesis and
maintenance of depression in both sexes. Women may be
at special risk because of gender-related stressors together
with different coping styles; lack of a confiding
relationship with a husband or lover is one of the most
important vulnerability factors. In men, core relationships
are less critical: vulnerability to depression only emerges
when the bonds of intimacy come under great stress.”
Departmerd of Psychiatry, St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin 4, &eland
(D Meagher Mwssych) and St Ita’s Hospital, Portrane, Co Dublin
(D Murray MRCPsych)
Vol349 - March. 1997 SIl’J
What about work? Work outside the home is beneficial
to women’s mental health except when it creates
difficulties with housework and childcare.‘” Certain
activities where women pre.
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The document discusses the social aspects of health and illness. It addresses common questions people have when they feel ill, like why they are sick and what can be done. It also discusses consulting others for advice or care, as well as common risk factors for chronic diseases like smoking, poor diet, stress, and more. The document then covers how cultural beliefs can influence explanations for behaviors and health patterns. Overall, it examines how social life and society can impact health outcomes.
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Introduction
Mental health conditions have effects regardless of race, color, gender, or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. Although we are similar, your experiences and how you understand and deal with these conditions may be different. Anyone can develop a mental health problem, but African Americans sometimes experience more severe forms of mental health conditions because of limited resources and other barriers. African Americans are twenty percent more likely to have severe psychological distress than Whites are. Also, African Americans and other minority communities are more likely to have similar experiences, such as barriers from health, educational, social, and economic resources because of cultural and societal factors. These may contribute to worse mental health outcomes. More than half of the people in the United States are being recognized with a mental illness in their lifetime; however, now not everybody will acquire the assistance they need. Even though mental illness is common and might affect everyone, there is still a stigma attached. This stigma creates shame in seeking help, especially in the African American community. The understanding of mental illnesses has come a far way from where it used to be, but improvements have to make. Mental illnesses should not be viewed any differently from physical diseases. I believe the two are very similar. When the mind is ill, it is not just the brain, but it has effects on the whole body and health overall. Substance abuse, self-damage, and suicide are widespread and dangerous in people with mental illness. The stigma connected to mental illness stops people from getting the assistance they need and causes them to cover their pain. Clinically trained social workers are the nation’s largest group of mental health service providers. (Staff, 2016). This is important to social work because social workers push the conversation of mental health forward. Many social workers in the field are first responders to most mental health claims. Also, the stigma of mental illness in the african american community has to change and social workers can be the driving force of a new outlook of mental health. To navigate towards a better views on mental health it is important to understand how we got to this point. Though this text it will discuss the following, what is mental illness, historical information of mental health in the African American community, barriers to mental health in the African American community, also the perspective African Americas have on mental health.
Literature Review
WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS
Mental illness is a general term referring to all mental health conditions that involve changes in emotions, thinking, interaction with other people, and behavior in a person. The changes can be caused by different factors, such as genetics, daily habits, environment, biology, and life experiences (McNally, (2011).). Mental i ...
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