Some Facts
We list here some Mental Health and Stigma facts. please, Let’s know in the comment if you add more to this list.
- Stigma can come from society or mental disorders themselves.
- There are many types of mental illnesses, some more severe than others.
- One type of mental illness is depression- it’s not just feeling sad or blue; it’s an extreme sense of sadness and hopelessness for weeks on end.
- The National Centre for Mental Health Promotion (NCMH) reports that one out of every four adults experiences mental illness each year.
- Mental illness impacts the lives of millions of Saudi and their families, NCMH also estimates at least 35% of young Saudi experience mental illness each year.
- Mental health stigma typically leads to mental health discrimination for those who have mental illness such as depression or anxiety.
- These mental illness can cause people to be isolated from society due to fear, shame, and embarrassment.
- This stigmatisation against mental illness can lead to people not seeking help, which can further exacerbate mental conditions, causing it to worsen over time.
