Question

How does the apathy or sympathy of the community affect the mental health of its members?

Answer 1

Mental health is equally important as physical health. However, due to the stigma that often surrounds mental health millions of people worldwide do not receive the help they need and often overlook this extremely prevalent health issue. Sympathy, support and co-operation among individuals of any community results in enhanced mental health for all. Also, sympathy for those who are already suffering from mental disorders and supporting them can, in turn, helps in treating their disorder. Usually, mental disorders are overlooked and apathy towards individual suffering from such disorders further deteriorates their condition. Hence, we all as a community should try to bring awareness for the mental disorders and the ways in which we can build a healthy community.