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Lecture6 - Digital Mental Health v2 Amid
Lecture6 - Digital Mental Health v2 Amid
Self-Diagnosis
Self-Help
Murnane et al. 2018
1. Human
Mental health is someth
ing we all 1. Hum
r the
a n Context: Digital Mental Health and Ethnic Minorities
have. People from all ove
ut their
world think and talk abo
mental health in many way
s. Collaborators: (1) Knowle West Media Centre, (2) a charity
for women from refugee backgrounds, and
What th
(3) an online community for knowledge
oughts
you hea come to
mind w
r the te
rm men
tal hea
hen
lth?
workers from ethnic minority backgrounds
Can yo
u imag
ine wha
and frie t your fa
mental
nds thin
health?
k ab o u t the to
mily
Studies: (1) design of visual cards; (2) online survey,
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Human Environment
What does mental health entail?
The world around us may influence our emoti-
Mental health is something we all have. People “Mental health is a dynamic state of internal
ons: our family, friends and work as well as
from all over the world think and talk about their equilibrium which enables individuals to use their
food, the weather, and illness.
mental health in many ways. abilities in harmony with universal values of society.
Basic cognitive and social skills; ability to recognize,
express and modulate one’s own emotions, as well
as empathize with others; flexibility and ability to
Mental Illness
cope with adverse life events and function in social
Coping
roles; and harmonious relationship between body
If life events cause distress or trauma, people
and mind represent important components of
Being able to cope with emotions can be helpful may develop mental illnesses. Mental illnesses
mental health which contribute, to varying degrees,
to support your mental health. For example, can seriously affect people’s family, work and
to the state of internal equilibrium.” [2]
realising that you had a stressful day and social lives. Anxiety disorder and depression are
deciding to go for a walk. examples of common mental illnesses.
Support
What tho
ughts co
you hear me to m
ind when
the term
mental h
ealth?
Can you
imagine
what you
and frien r family
ds think
about th
mental h e topic
ealth?
Human
1. 4. Coping
ng we all
Mental health is somethi
Being able to cope with emotions
have. People from all ov
er the 4. Coping
1. Huma
can be helpful: for example, realising
world think and talk abou
t their n
that you had a stressful day and
ys.
mental health in many wa
deciding to go for a walk.