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Cons
A. Seeking mental health damages one's reputation.
B. One feel unpleasant seeking mental health help.
2. Openess to Treatment
Pros
A. There are sufficient existing mental health services for those who need
it
B. People prioritize mental health treatment similarly as physical health
treatment.
C. One should be open to mental health treatment.
D. One should be encouraged to talk freely about their mental health.
Cons
A. People can deal with their mental health problem alone.
B. Mental health should be less emphasized.
C. People want to get psychological help if worried for long period of
time.
D. Sharing about one’s problem offend people.
3. Therapy
Pros
A. Promoting open communication about one's mental treatment can aid
in healing.
B. Therapy has no side effects.
Cons
A. One who seek therapy are weak to manage their own issues.
B. People avoid therapy for better work life balance.
C. Therapy is excessively expensive.
D. Therapy is only chatting.
E. Therapy can be done by any layman.
4. Medication
Pros
A. Medication for mental illness is required.
B. Medication is important for mental health treatment.
Cons
A. Side effects of certain medication of mental illness is life threatening.
B. It is useless to take medication for mental health treatment.
5. Psychiatric facility/ Rehab
Pros
A. Psychiatric facilities and rehabilitation centers serve to safeguard society.
B. In psychiatric facilities and rehabilitation centers, individuals receive support
and care.
C. Psychiatric facilities and rehabilitation centers lower the risk of relapse and
additional medical issues.
Cons
A. Rehabilitation centers are like lock-ups.
B. Psychiatric facilities and rehabilitation centers are stigmatized.
C. Access to psychiatric facilities and rehabilitation centers tends to be more
available to individuals from higher socio-economic status.
6. Support group
Pros
A. Support groups for mental health treatment provide emotional strength to
individuals.
B. Support groups for mental health treatment helps individuals feel less lonely.
C. Individuals receiving supports are more open about their mental health
problems.
Cons
A. Participation in support groups for mental health treatment may in still a fear
of disappointment in individuals.
B. In support groups for mental health treatment, individuals are subjected to
pity for seeking mental health treatment.
C. Individuals in support groups for mental health treatment may experience a
lack of trust in their own abilities.