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Mental Health Awareness: Breaking the Stigma Muhammad Akram; Sabahat Abbas; Isaac John Umaru
Kwaghe International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Religious Studies Vol 2 No 2 (2025): Kwaghe International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Religious Studies
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/kijahrs.v2i2.5267

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Mental health remains a vital component of an individual’s overall health which is often stigmatized and prevents people from receiving the help they need. The stigma is perpetuated through deeply ingrained misunderstandings, social alienation, and systemic obstacles that make it necessary to focus on the promotion of education, advocacy, and reforms. Education helps achieve the difficult task of addressing stereotypes and promoting empathy and normalization of mental health awareness advocates in for enhanced access to care, funding, and policy support. Initiatives by the community and responsible media portrayals aid in changing perceptions in the public which helps people seek the help they need without being judged. Thus, the more the stigma is conquered concerning mental health the more positive and supportive environment is created which helps in improving the society’s overall mental health and life quality.
Psychological Framework of Early Emotional Bonds Muhammad Akram; Sabahat Abbas; Isaac John Umaru
African Journal of Medicine, Surgery and Public Health Research Vol 2 No 2 (2025): African Journal of Medicine, Surgery and Public Health Research
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajmsphr.v2i2.5304

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The attachment theory suggests that the parental-child relationship is the building block for future relationship patterns and immediate security and comfort. A securely attached child will likely have healthy relationships as an adult, with better emotional awareness, empathy, and capacity to create long-term love relationships. On the other hand, insecurely attached children may go on to experience issues with attachment into adulthood, leading to relationship difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and greater risk of mental health difficulties such as personality disorders, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, it has been proven that the attachment system itself is also dynamic and changes depending on a wide range of relational and environmental circumstances. The type of attachment relationships can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as parenting style, societal context, cultural expectations, and even the occurrence of outside stressors like trauma or divorce. For instance, therapies that foster secure attachment can effectively decrease the negative impacts of early trauma and adversity and allow children to be resilient.