Mental health

2021-01-15

Glossary for mental health. FYI

nimh.nih.gov

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/raise/glossary.shtml

Best Self | Your BestSelf begins here

https://www.bestselfwny.org/resources/glossary-of-mental-health-terms/

Dear all,
For those who can join us today, I'd like to invite you to share with us your takeaway from this meet-up. Which is your most impressive part? Which part echoes your life experiences the most?

Linh Nguyen
Something reassuring for me was that even though a lack of services or understanding of mental health was shared among many of our countries, we all recognize this lack and can find ways to address it in our homes and communities. I took a counseling course during my master's program, and Beck's model was great to revisit! I think what echoes my life experiences most is the list of things not to say to someone who may be experiencing the triad. I try to be very intentional in validating the feelings/experiences of those around me and cognizant of not using language that places blame on the person.

Queenie 寶娟
It was so great to receive this question because I think this is a good way to review what I have learned from this meet-up. Honestly, I have learned many things because this topic is quite new to me. Specifically, the definition of mental health, different situations in our countries that we have shared, Beck's cognitive triad which I had put on my screen after the discussion to remind me that I need to search more, some things to avoid saying, and some things to say, you name it. There were two things that attracted me most: Nature can help and the proper information nowadays in real life and on social media which are common in our countries. Nature obviously plays a crucial role in our lives. Almost all Vietnamese love to live with gardens in their surroundings. We grew up with nature. I suffered from stress while working a couple of years ago. It was getting better when I moved to the on-campus dorm at Providence University then I went for a walk every day at the stadium of the university. I enjoyed nature with trees, wind, and birds flying around me in the early morning. Since then, happiness was on my face more often . Regarding the proper information, I think being more aware of this issue could help us in addressing the root cause of this as well as the consequences, therefore, solutions will be provided effectively.

Queenie 寶娟

@Mark Lan Could you please explain to me more about this question "Which part echoes your life experiences the most?"

Why, you have already replied the questions very well! I meant which part you really feel the same way based on your experience.

Linh Nguyen
Hi everyone! I enjoyed the discussion on mental health. I wanted to share this interesting video that struck me recently (content warning for death and suicide).The description is included in the preview.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/2043062/

I would love to hear your thoughts on this and if there is a similar social phenomenon in your country.

Thank you for sharing this video. The content is very powerful and impactful. I know this girl and had seen the other one footage with more horrifying scenes on the lonely death issue.In the previous sessions, I've heard several of us saying the family attachment is an important factor in their culture. Guess they will have more friction from family rather than suffering from loneliness.We've heard the expression that we all come to this world alone and it's natural that we end up alone. In my life experience, I don't think that is all true. We all came to this world, with the welcome and blessing from our parents' families and friends. When we leave the world, it seems appropriate that people who we care and build relationship with bid us farewell and see us off to the next journey.But I also know life could be very complicated and frustrating sometimes. I do hope in our power we make people around us feel and see that it's ok to call people you care, it's ok to give yourself a second chance, it's ok to be who you are.

Abram - Raini D. Pareja

I was not able to see the video, but from the short description and picture previewed.

Hoarding such as seen, is actually a method of security. The objects they hoard gives them the sense of security from the world and the dangers of it. Aside from this, the objects they hoard have some form of sentimental value.
When they hoard, it relieves their anxiety but hoarding also generates anxiety because it affects the environment of the individual.
The accumulation of objects makes them feel not alone. It's sad that some people have to go through such an experience, but it is the reality. And people that live in such conditions as these really need to be helped and rehabilitated in their conditions.
Hoarding has a lot of deep psychological trauma, and it's not easy for them to clean as these objects have a very deep sentimental or there is some sort of attachment to these objects in some form or the other.
It is sad too that with the accumulation of hoarding these people will have accidents causing their hoarded items to fall on them. And consequently suffocating them in the process. And the sad part is, these people have very little communication or connection with family or friends. Where no one or little would look for them in their sudden absence causing them to be forgotten.Culturally this is not something relevant in the Philippines. Though I am sure there are people that are like this in Philippines but it is not as common here.
I understand in Japan though, that there is a lot of problems when it comes to individuals experiencing depression and the like. I am not 100% sure but I feel there is a connection to this with the value system of an individual in Japan. As I know income is something very important and hard to come-by in Japan for individuals. And I feel this has an effect on people. Families will also be pressuring individuals on income. This puts a lot of pressure on individuals there. (Please correct me if I am wrong on this with the cultural pressure I am describing)

@Rino Yoshida @Remi HAYASAKA @Honoka Kimura @Yukino Mori @Himawari Azechi@Sakura Mizuno
Greetings! It'd be great to have your comment on this thread.