mental health

Question 1

Define mental health

Answer 1

Mental Health is a state of wellbeing where a person is able to cope with stress and live productively in their community.

Question 2

Define body image

Answer 2

Body image is the way that you see yourself and what you think others think of you.

Question 3

Define stigma

Answer 3

Stigma is a mark of shame or disgrace attached to something.

Question 4

Define External Communication

Answer 4

The way that you communicate with other people.

Question 5

Define Internal Communication

Answer 5

The way (positive and negative) that you speak about yourself

Question 6

What are the barriers to getting help for mental health?

Answer 6

Access to help (disabilities, money, etc), language barriers, grief of leaving home country, time, culture.

Question 7

What impacts mental health?

Answer 7

Stereotypes, body image, stress and identity

Question 8

Where to go for help?

Answer 8

Family, teachers, Counsellers,

Question 9

why do regional areas have more difficulty providing mental health services compared to inner city communities?

Answer 9

There are less options of places to go to, waiting lists, you might have to travel far, and there are only 37% of psychiatrists and 61% of psychologists than in major cities.