Away With Prejudice – it is Time to Talk About Mental Health In Women

It’s part of being healthy all around, and you shouldn’t have to be a gender to help yourself. Sadly, mental health has always been a taboo, this is especially so for women in society. This article will therefore have the following goals; Seek to enlighten women about the importance of mental health, Research and bring to light the challenges faced by women when trying to address Mental Health, and discuss ways through which women can help break the stigma associated with Mental Health.

 

In this article, the Author underlines critical aspects of mental health for women.

 

As it was pointed out, challenges for women are different from than challenges men face and can affect women’s mental health. They can encompass such as social norms and norms pressure from social, hormonal changes, pregnancy, and motherhood. However, research also finds that women are more likely than men to become depressed, anxious, and have other mental problems. The data from the World Health Organization stated that women of childbearing age have one out of five probability of being depressed throughout their lifetime.

 

Furthermore, women within their households are likely to be in primary careers and hence such positions expose them to stress, overwhelmingly, particularly in the case of an inability to utilize the available atmosphere. Stress that arises from having a career besides handling own professional responsibility is likely to disturb

physical, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual well-being and an inability to fulfill individual duties.

 

Breaking the Stigma: Why it Matters.

 

The following reasons are why it is important to remove the barriers to understanding mental health issues in women. First of all, stigma can bar females from getting the assistance required whenever they need it. A survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness shows that while 60% of adults were diagnosed with a mental health condition only 40% got treatment in the previous year. This number is probably even lower when it comes to women because there is also such a strong stigma regarding mental health problems.

 

Also, the symptoms can lead to stigmatization: guilt, shame, and isolation that will only make existing mental health issues worse. These feelings may cause any woman who experiences them to deny herself a chance to receive help by not discussing her ordeal.

 

Barriers experienced by Women in seeking for a treat for their health illness

 

Mental health remains one of the most significant concerns that cut across different areas of life, but Women have to deal with several distinct barriers when seeking to treat their mental health problems. The first is the conventional culture that has powered women to become strong and able to create themselves regardless. This expectation may become a barrier to women admitting that they experiencing mental difficulties and as such getting help.

 

Further, it may make a woman feel that asking for assistance is shameful or indicates that she has let the family down because often they are the main careers in the home. As a result, some feel guilty and shameful feelings and cease to seek support.

 

And yet, the healthcare system for women’s mental health is also complicated. Female patients are usually given drugs with severe consequences that may result in pregnancy or breastfeeding complications. Additionally, receiving mental health services is also a challenge as this form of service delivery might not be accessible for women who are very busy and may have to attend to different things such as jobs.

 

Practical Steps for Breaking the Stigma

 

Changing the perception of women's mental health requires a convergence strategy. Here are some practical steps that individuals, communities, and organizations can take to create a more supportive environment for women struggling with mental health issues:

 

1. Educate yourself and others: 

A great way of eradicating the stigma of mental health is by educating ourselves and everyone around us. We read literature, attend workshops and support groups can be done. Thus, when people get the information and become aware of something, a fertile ground shall be prepared to support a particular cause.

 

2. Normalize the conversation:

From the Discussion: Promote for people to share their stories and acknowledge your tales about mental health. It will go a long way in eradicating stigma around mental health conditions and for women to share their struggles.

 

3. Support women seeking help: 

If you happen to know someone that is having some issues with mental health then be ready to help them. Sometimes it can be as simple as to give to babysit, accompanying you to your appointments, or just listening to you.

 

4. Advocate for policy change: 

Through policies that ensure funding for research, accessing mental health services, as well as integration of mental health services in primary health, further operationalize, and operationalize mental health services percentage for women.

 

5. Support organizations that focus on women's mental health: 

Some of the organizations that address issues with women’s mental health include the National Women’s Health Resource Center and the National Alliance on Mental Illnesses. If you so happen to work towards the well-being of women’s mental health, you may find it worthy to volunteer or donate to the cause of these organizations.

 

Conclusion

 

Women’s mental health is essential, and the barriers to it should be taken down. Now women must start speaking out and sharing this information with their friends and families, support organizations for women’s mental health, conversing about it in politics, and trying to make changes that will make many women’s lives easier. The problem is not simply to allow women to have better mental health, but to decide that women deserve a healthy mind, just as men have a healthy mind.