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Providing Accessible Mental Health Resources

 Providing Accessible Mental Health Resources





Covid 19 impact which cause a great impact on physical and mental wellbeing of people. (Goldman et al.,2020) With the fast moving world, people are struggling to live in a more peaceful environment but they do not have access to such environment. So, they need to have accessible mental health resources which available online or offline to have instructions for a better daily routine though people have to work with stressful environments where they feel uncomfortable and unsafe. (Lattie et al.,2022)

Not only that, demand of services and products are increasing day by day with the new technological advancement leading to more mental health impacts worldwide. So, every person is in a need of mental health resources. The best thing of technological advancement for mental health is the accessible mental health resources like supportive networks and groups, online counselling platforms like CBT (Mohr et al.,2012) and free counselling sessions, books and other literature sources to have self-help, telehealth services like Chabot (Miner et al.,2017) and employee assistant services. With the help of this mental health resources, busy scheduled people with access to internet can get the maximum benefit from this. Other than that, universities have university based counselling centers and nonprofit organizations are some other accessible resources.

Accessible mental resources play a crucial role in the society. It is a reliable source which gives access to people around the world within a short period of time. With the access to these sources, people feel safe and comfortable though it provides people a better support for their mental health and wellbeing. It is a convenient medium for people as it gives access at any time. So, people can customize their timeframe with their busy lifestyle and can have the best output from it.

Mental health is the most important fact to a balanced life of people as it plays a vital role in many aspects of life. So providing accessible mental health resources are welcoming humanistic approaches worldwide with just one click.

To promote the mental health resources among the community, authorities should be more responsible towards it. They can give access to many health resources free of charge and unbound the barriers for accessing those sites. (Dragovic et al.,2020) Having more collaborative efforts with the help of great personalities who can help people to unwind the barriers of access to modern technologies. Volunteering services are another great service which can enhance the mental health of people though they provide people more convenient and outstanding community engagement services and training programs with sustainable goals.


    
                                                (American Nurses Association, 2021)

           

Reference list

  1. American Nurses Association (2021). Helpful Mental Health Resources. YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCRBwiIHboA [Accessed 10 Apr. 2024].
  2. Goldman, M.L., Druss, B.G., Horvitz-Lennon, M., Norquist, G.S., Kroeger Ptakowski, K., Brinkley, A., Greiner, M., Hayes, H., Hepburn, B., Jorgensen, S., Swartz, M.S. and Dixon, L.B. (2020). Mental Health Policy in the Era of COVID-19. Psychiatric Services, 71(11), p.appi.ps.2020002. doi:https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.202000219.
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Comments

  1. Maho - Mahoushadha Perera (E224835)April 12, 2024 at 10:28 AM

    Dear Ruwan,
    Importance of accessible mental health resources is essential & in today's fast-paced world. It highlights the impact of COVID-19 and technological advancements on mental well-being, and explores various resources like online platforms, counseling services, and support groups.

    Here's a critical point and a question for further exploration:

    Strength: The introduction effectively connects the rise in mental health issues with the need for accessible resources and the convenience offered by technology.
    Question: While the text mentions the benefits of accessible resources, how can we address potential drawbacks like digital literacy gaps, privacy concerns, and ensuring the quality and legitimacy of online resources?
    By addressing this question in the body of your assignment, you can delve deeper into the challenges of digital access and explore strategies for promoting responsible and effective online mental health resources.

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    1. Ruwan Sameera Perera E194341April 12, 2024 at 11:10 AM

      Thank you for emphasizing the importance of accessible mental health resources. While discussing their benefits, it’s crucial to address potential drawbacks. Digital literacy gaps, privacy concerns, and ensuring the quality of online resources are critical challenges. By exploring strategies to overcome these obstacles, we can create a more inclusive and effective mental health support system. (National Institute of Mental Health, 2019)

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