Week 2: Cultural and social attitudes to mental health issues Flashcards
1
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What are psycho social impacts of mental health issues?
A
Least likely... to find work be in a steady long-term relationship live in decent housing be socially included in mainstream society
2
Q
What is the impact of stigma?
A
Social isolation, poor housing, unemployment and poverty
3
Q
What does the media associated mental illness with?
A
Violence, dangerous, criminal, evil, or very disabled and unable to live normal, fulfilled lives
4
Q
What is the Equality Act 2010?
A
It makes it illegal to discriminate directly or indirectly against people with mental health problems in public services and functions, access to premises, work, education, associations and transport
5
Q
What are certain cultural perceptions?
A
Taboo, shame, can’t get married, black magic or spirits,
