THEME PRESENTATION of WMHD 2020 theme "Mental Health for All"

1. THEME PRESENTATION
On
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH
DAY, 2020
PRESENTED BY:
Merilyne Msmawii Beiho
Psychiatric Nurse
DMHP, Siaha

3. Thinlunghlim hi damdawi thatak a ni a,
Thinlung lungchhia erawh chuan a ruh a tiro
thin.

4. Health (WHO)
Health is a state of complete physical, mental
and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity.
Mental health (WHO)
Mental health is defined as a state of well-
being in which every individual realizes his or
her own potential, can cope with the normal
stresses of life, can work productively and
fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution
to her or his community.

6. MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM
FACTS
 Estimated that out of 7.8 billion close to 1 billion
people around the world are living with mental
disorder
 Relatively few people around the world have access to
quality mental health care (50% in high income
countries and 85% in low-and middle income
countries)
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One person in every four will be affected by a mental
disorder at some stage of their lives. (WHO).

7. Over 800,000 people die by suicide annually,
representing 1 person every 40 seconds
Suicide is the leading cause of death in
people aged 15-24 in many European countries
Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a
deterioration in the mental
health and well-being of
many people.
These are issues which could
affect any one of Us.

8. Can take many forms including –
severe stress, depression, bipolar affective disorder,
schizophrenia, eating disorders, anxieties, phobias,
obsessive compulsive disorder, drug and alcohol abuse,
post-traumatic stress disorder, complex bereavement
and dementia.
ALL mental health problems can be helped by:
- Support -Talking Therapies -Medications
The prognosis for the vast majority of conditions is
very positive with the right help
In most cases, even those with long term
conditions can be supported to lead full &
productive lives including employment.

9. STIGMA related to Mental Health
Problem
People feel very uncomfortable talking about
mental health because of stigma.
For some people the impact of stigma is worse
than the symptoms of their illness.
We are frightened of mental illness in a way that
we are not about physical illness.
It makes people reluctant to admit that they are
struggling with mental health difficulties and this
can delay treatment and support.
To reduce stigma and discrimination we need
much better education.

10. What does it mean to have a mental illness?
• People with MH conditions face discrimination even in
health care settings; poor treatment by non-psychiatric
professionals, and therefore limited access to general
health care
• Consequences of Mental disorders:
– Human rights violations
– Limited participation in social life and social exclusion
– Difficulties in a work context
– Increased risk of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and
violence
– mortality rates significantly higher than the rest of the
population.
• Significant loss and burden to the economic, social,
educational as well as criminal and justice systems
• Impact on family life and sustainability of households if
person needs care

11. How to help
• Be aware of your own
negative stereo-types &
stigmatising attitudes
• Seek further advice &
information as needed
• Stop. Think. Understand.
Support.
• Be mental health aware
and practices good
mental health practices

12. Mental Health for All Greater
Investment – Greater Access
• According to WHO’s “Mental Health Atlas 2014”
survey, governments spend on average 3% of their
health budgets on mental health, ranging from less
than 1% in low-income countries to 5% in high-
income countries.
• Yet the returns far outweigh the costs. The WHO
(2019) states that for every US$ 1 put into scaled up
treatment for common mental disorders, there is a
return of US$ 4 in improved health and productivity.

13. World Mental Health Day 2020
Proclamation
“I urge all governmental and non-governmental
organizations and church based organizations to work in
concert with elected and appointed public officials to
increase public awareness about, and acceptance of,
mental illnesses and the people living with these
disorders; promote improved public policies to enhance
diagnosis, treatment, and support services for those who
need them through adopting a whole systems approach;
and to reduce the persistent stigma and discrimination
that too often serve as barriers for people seeking
services and supports available to them”.