Media for advocacy of mental health in the Ethiopian context. Current practice, gaps, and future directions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15529558 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohammed N Anbessie (0000-0001-8697-847X, University of California, San Francisco, corresponding author), Yonas L Belete (University of California, San Francisco), Biniyam A Ayele (0000-0002-7955-6030, Global Brain Health Institute), Victor Valcour (0000-0003-1981-4832, University of California, San Francisco), Niall Kavanagh (Global Brain Health Institute), Caroline Prioleau (University of California, San Francisco), Kalkidan Yohannis (Dilla University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Pages | 1248827-1248827 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1248827 |
| PMID | 37692300 |
| OpenAlex | W4386141842 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 3 |
Media plays a crucial role in reshaping societal attitudes and behaviors towards individuals with mental illness. It contributes to improved rights of people living with mental health conditions and access to care services. However, in Ethiopia, mental health advocacy faces obstacles such as deep-rooted misconceptions, fear, and discrimination about mental illness, as well limited engagement of stakeholders and language barriers. Both mainstream and social media play a large role in disseminating mental health topics in Ethiopia. However, they need organized initiatives and efforts in order to be successful in promoting mental health awareness to the public. Implementing a comprehensive strategy comprising public awareness campaigns, policy advocacy, community engagement, stakeholder collaboration, responsible reporting, and increased coverage of mental health topics is crucial. The World Health Organization also emphasizes the role of health ministries in supporting mental health advocacy efforts. By promoting education, challenging stigmas, and improving access to mental health services, media advocacy can contribute to creating a more informed and supportive society for individuals with mental illness in Ethiopia
Context (archaeology · Mainstream · Mental health · Mental illness · Political science · Psychiatry · Public health · Public relations · Social media · Stakeholder · Stakeholder engagement · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Nursing · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |