Mental health literacy levels

被引:66
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作者
Tay, Jing Ling [1 ]
Tay, Yi Fen [2 ]
Klainin-Yobas, Piyanee [3 ]
机构
[1] Inst Mental Hlth, Buangkok Green Med Pk,10 Buangkok View, Singapore 539747, Singapore
[2] Natl Univ Singapore, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119077, Singapore
[3] Natl Univ Singapore, Yoo Loo Lin Sch Med, Alice Lee Ctr Nursing Studies, Clin Res Ctr, Level 2,Block MD11 10Med Dr, Singapore 117597, Singapore
关键词
Mental health literacy levels; Education; TREATMENT-SEEKING; HELP-SEEKING; UNTREATED PSYCHOSIS; NATIONAL-SURVEY; PUBLIC BELIEFS; YOUNG-PEOPLE; STIGMA; DEPRESSION; DISORDERS; ATTITUDES;
D O I
10.1016/j.apnu.2018.04.007
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Globally, mental disorders affect 25% of the society. This discursive paper aims to illustrate the mental health literacy levels in the public. Mental health literacy (MHL) is the understanding of mental health conditions, which helps in their prevention, recognition and treatment. Unfortunately, the public has minimal understanding of mental disorders, leading to poor recognition and delay in treatment. There is a need to conduct good quality research to assess the MHL levels among public and tailor interventions to enhance MHL among the public. This will ensure early detection of mental disorders, leading to early recovery and greater quality of life among the society. Nurses have a great role to play in leading these public educations, and enhancing a healthy and happy nation.
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页码:757 / 763
页数:7
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