A STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Abstract

 Understanding mental health is a building block of any approach taken to tackle the global challenges, but it is hampered by stigma, misinformation, and funding. This study explores mental health awareness levels, attitudes, the effectiveness of awareness programs, and the state of mental health awareness across various sectors. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected from participants of various demographic groups to determine knowledge gaps and barriers to receiving mental health care. Although current campaigns already increased knowledge in certain aspects, a long way lay ahead until inclusivity and accessibility is certain. Such a study also serves as a reminder of the importance of targeted interventions, greater education about mental health issues. Increased advocacy efforts to ensure mental health is seen as a critical component of overall health. This study further aid to strategies that can help individuals and communities prioritize mental health by creating a safe space of understanding for everyone. The topic of mental health awareness has emerged as a topic of global discussion as the world is acknowledging that mental well-being is a key component of individual and collective success. Although advances have been made, many of these barriers continue to limit access to support and treatment for the disorder, including stigma, poor education, and scarcity of professionals. This manuscript aims to investigate the levels of mental health awareness, the influencers of awareness, its effects on an individual's willingness to seek out help and support others. The goal is to find the areas in which these concepts remain unknown and to gather pertinent information that can be used to contribute to the design of productive and inclusive interventions.