Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Mental Health Awareness

  • Authors

    • Kevin Taylor Senior Project Manager, Prime Innovations, USA Author
    • John Peterson Professor, Stanford University, USA Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/30715636/IJETMR-2020PI7Y3D

    Published 02-03-2020

  • Mental Health Awareness, Multidisciplinary Integration, Public Health, Stigma Reduction, Digital Mental Health, Biopsychosocial Model, Community Intervention, Mental Health Policy, Awareness Index, Behavioral Sciences

    Issue

    Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    [1]
    K. Taylor and J. Peterson, “Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Mental Health Awareness”, IJETMR, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 01–15, Feb. 2020, doi: 10.67228/30715636/IJETMR-2020PI7Y3D.

  • Abstract

    Mental health awareness has become a major global concern in the 21st century due to the rising prevalence of psychological disorders, social changes, technological advancements, and evolving healthcare systems. Despite progress in psychiatric research and behavioral sciences, challenges such as stigma, limited access to care, socioeconomic disparities, and fragmented policy frameworks continue to hinder effective mental health promotion. This paper examines mental health awareness through a multidisciplinary perspective, integrating insights from psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, public health, sociology, education, information technology, and policy studies. It reviews theoretical frameworks and empirical research to develop an integrated model for sustainable mental health awareness and intervention. Using a mixed-methods approach that includes qualitative synthesis, quantitative meta-analysis, and policy comparison, the study evaluates awareness levels, stigma reduction, service accessibility, and digital mental health adoption. Findings indicate that multidisciplinary interventions significantly improve awareness, reduce stigma, and increase help-seeking behavior. The results highlight the importance of integrating educational institutions, healthcare systems, digital technologies, and policy initiatives to create sustainable mental health ecosystems. The study recommends cross-sector collaboration, digital literacy initiatives, culturally adaptive awareness programs, and evidence-based policy reforms to strengthen global mental health awareness

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