What issues associated with confidentiality does the report reveal? What do you believe could be done about these issues?
a.
Stigma is defined as the negative perception or a negative stereo type towards a prejudiced beliefs or any discriminatory behavior.
Stigma diminishes the self esteem of the person and the opportunities that a person has in his social life ,
Stigma affects individuals in the following ways :
1. Damage social relationships
2. Interrupt social participation .
3.Reduce self esteem and dignity
4. Abuse of human rights
5.Restricted access to employment or jobs
Nurses require the following ways to combat stigma in mental health care .
1. Orientation about the individual who is affected with mental illness ,
2.Learn about the characters of him ,any stigma related issues .
3.Keep a check of your words which are spoken with the people who are affected with mental illness.
4.Listen to him without any judgement.
5.Reassure with them and avoid confrontation.
6. Concentrate on the needs of person
b. Risk factors :
1. Stressful situations
2.Economic problems
3.Any chronic disease conditions like Diabetes or Hypertension .
4.Any history of family history of mental illness
5. Can be any inherited disease
6.A childhood history of abuse
7.Any traumatic experience .
8. Lack of healthy relationships
9. Any history of family conflict
10.Social isolation .
These are the factors
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