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Post by ekemini MS3 on Sept 19, 2016 2:09:43 GMT -4
AGAIN masculinity comes to the forefront and its effects on the society.Its an interesting read.The writer not only manages to incorporate the coaches life in the article but that of his wife,job and his mental struggles.At some point it seemed like any other good story,but certain points stand out. 1-recognizing the problems he had 2-accepting the problems 3-Listening and understanding what he was going through 4-seeking help 5-spreading the word and extending the same help to his players. Stories like this highlights the importance of mental well being in everyday activities.
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Post by Tolulope A on Sept 20, 2016 10:58:31 GMT -4
This article really highlight not just Coach Meyer's attitude to Mental health but also the attitude of first, most men and secondly the attitude of almost everyone. We as a society has traditionally put mental health( the health of our minds) behind the well being of our physical health most and if not all the time. But the most troubling part of it all is that we have through our nonchalant attitude created a stigma towards those who suffer with mental health. Like Coach Meyer, we say to them, come on be strong, don't be weak. We belittle issues like depression and anxiety which could have adverse effect not just on the physical health of the individual suffering from it but also the mental health of those around him or her. Depression and anxiety are contagious and we do not treat these issues as an epidemic of serious proportion. Taking care of oneself should not be just about the physical aspect but equally also the mental aspect. It is somehow ironic considering that sometimes what most people who struggle with anxiety, depression or one form of mental illness need is a "Shelley" - someone or people who could be supportive and understands that mental illness is not a stigma.
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Post by Ibthaj Ur Rehman Khilji on Sept 21, 2016 15:39:38 GMT -4
Mental health illness are a two part problem. The initial part of the problem presents due to the symptoms being personal and invisible to the naked eye, causing society to remain skeptical about them. The second leg of the problem being the inability for medicine to be as proficient at treating these illnesses as it is when it comes to other areas of medicine. Societal pressures are slowly changing and it matters for people like Coach Myers to inspire others to seek help. People are slowly realizing that the mind is just another part of the human body and just like any other organ or body part, the mind itself can also be injured. Trends in healthcare and as in any other aspect of society are set by famous personalities who influence public opinion. It is going to take many more Coach Myers to talk about mental health and depression for societal pressures to change. Lastly, in the past few decades there has been a better approach to treatment mental illnesses. Newer medication with fewer side effects and shorter onset times are able to show better results in patients. Increased attention to psychiatric issues will promote increased research and better healthcare. This is a cycle that needs to be adopted in order to effectively tackle this healthcare issue.
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Post by Krishna Shah MS3 on Sept 21, 2016 22:21:22 GMT -4
Anxiety and depression are felt by many of us at different stages of ours lives. Different cultures deal with these differently. In some cultures these traits are signs of weakness, which should be overcome by positivity and "Maning up". Where as the others seek help. The key is knowing when the anxiety and depression are problem vs. just a phase or a stressor in the moment. Coach Meyer's had a difficult time accepting that this was problem and it affected his professional life as well. Once he accepted, that he was able to get the help that he needed and return to his passion. There needs to be more awareness and acceptance of psychiatric conditions. Our society makes these conditions look like they are labels for life and thus they portray you differently. With proper medication and help one can get hold of their life and still be able to return to what they love doing.
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Post by Paul Mtonga (MS3) on Sept 23, 2016 0:51:10 GMT -4
This article is yet another reminder that Mental illness can affect anyone, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, cultural background or social status. We also see that many people are or have experienced mental illness, as highlighted by the National Institute of Mental Health estimate that “43.6 million American adults (ages 18 or older) experienced mental illness in 2014.” This article is also reminiscent of the issues addressed in the “It’s Okay to Talk” campaign that encouraged talking about mental health as the first step to eliminating the negative stereotype around it. It’s inspiring to see Coach Urban Meyer go from having the mentality that “being a man” is equated with “being tough” – and “being tough” is equated with being silent – to being in full control of his illness and even going as far as recognizing it as a “blessing” or “gift”. Through this interview, I believe he will be able to help people battling mental illness to realize that they are not alone, seeking help is not a sign of weakness but rather, a sign of strength, and finally that recovery and achieving good mental health is possible.
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Post by Onyenaturuchi Ijioma on Oct 27, 2016 12:19:56 GMT -4
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Post by Onyenaturuchi Ijioma on Oct 27, 2016 12:46:52 GMT -4
This is the typical world we live in. A world surrounded by goals and responsibilities. A man finds himself accomplished by aligning himself with his purpose which can sometimes require much more than a person can physically provide within 24 hrs of time. This can lead a person into a series of learned behaviors which by natural adaptation, have made the person compromise on sleep, food, or leisure activities to where they can now be described as boring. With the objective description of some of these behaviors as disorders, it can make it difficult for a person wearing these traits to seek help. Because society can prefer to refrain from being entitled as a mental patient, some of these so-called disorders can be labelled as behaviors and just left as a certain class of behaviors- the obsessive compulsory disorder referred to as obsessive compulsory behavior, anxiety disorder, and many other mental diseases. It is in this light that Urban prefers to describe himself as not the lone wolf!
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Post by Onyenaturuchi Ijioma Ms3 on Oct 27, 2016 12:48:17 GMT -4
This is the typical world we live in. A world surrounded by goals and responsibilities. A man finds himself accomplished by aligning himself with his purpose which can sometimes require much more than a person can physically provide within 24 hrs of time. This can lead a person into a series of learned behaviors which by natural adaptation, have made the person compromise on sleep, food, or leisure activities to where they can now be described as boring. With the objective description of some of these behaviors as disorders, it can make it difficult for a person wearing these traits to seek help. Because society can prefer to refrain from being entitled as a mental patient, some of these so-called disorders can be labelled as behaviors and just left as a certain class of behaviors- the obsessive compulsory disorder referred to as obsessive compulsory behavior, anxiety disorder, and many other mental diseases. It is in this light that Urban prefers to describe himself as not the lone wolf!
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