Journal of Health Sciences and Medical Development
Vol. 3 No. 02 (2024): Journal of Health Sciences and Medical Development

Depression Concerning the Stigma of Mental Health

Fucio, Modesto P. (Unknown)
Cuesta, Ela Gen T. (Unknown)
Pandit, Alma C. (Unknown)
Ponce, Mae Andrea M. (Unknown)
Lima, Jessica Paula R. (Unknown)
Bayonito, Romelet Angel B. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jun 2024

Abstract

The study investigated personal attributes, the level of awareness about mental health and depression, and the self-perception regarding self-stigma and public stigma in Barangay Alawihao, Daet, Camarines Sur. It also uncovers the respondent's level of awareness about mental health and depression topics and self-perception of self-stigma and public stigma. In addition, it also proposed and recommended activities to disseminate awareness of depression. The study utilized a descriptive qualitative research design with 100 respondents. Data collected were collated and analyzed through descriptive statistics using frequency count, percentage technique, and weighted mean. The findings revealed that the respondents are young adults, with the majority of female college undergraduates displaying a commendable awareness level regarding mental health and depression. Suggested seminars and leaflets are effective tools for disseminating relevant information on mental health, depression, and stigma. With this, it is recommended to conduct further studies using different variables, continuing to raise awareness about mental health causes, organizing seminar series, and distributing leaflets to combat self-stigma and public stigma on depression. Additionally, the study suggests crafting a proposal for conducting seminars and creating and distributing leaflets.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

HESMED

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Neuroscience Veterinary

Description

Journal of Health Sciences and Medical Development is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing original and high-quality papers in all aspects of the science and practice of public health. As an academic exchange media, scientists and researchers can know the up-to-date trends and seek ...