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In what ways do you think society's understanding of mental health has evolved in the last decade?

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 @9TYSC3GNew Democraticfrom British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

A decent amount but there is more research to be done

 @9TYRR36from British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

I feel like so many people are now more aware and helpful. Before our society had made mental health a taboo and would feel shame to talk about it or just compare any mental illness with "craziness". Now our society has made efforts to actually get to know about a illness and how a person feels or just how to help out.

 @9TVXWBLfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

The discussion of mental health has become less stigmatized, its discussion has become more welcome and encouraged, and overall it is better understood.

 @9TVQQC4from Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

Mental health and the research and ideas behind it have blown up in the last decade to the point where everyone has some sort of awareness of it. People are going out and getting help at a higher rate than ever before, which is a positive. If we can all heal, we can all thrive.

 @9TSVBD6from Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

People seem a bit more aware of the importance of mental health.

 @9TSQNDVLiberal from British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

The imcrease of mental stabiloty is a good thing in society to prevent pyshcotic breaks and havoc

 @9TSKYYNLiberalfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

Over past years of pandemic and post pandemic, there has been healthy discussion on mental health awareness. However there needs to be an increase in easier accessibility to mental health services for diverse groups.

 @9TRY8FJPeople’sfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

Overall it has become more clouded and corrupted, but some people are waking up, for instance on the trans issue -- fewer people are willing to genuflect before 'experts' who advocate the destruction of gender-uncertain kids' mental and physical health via hormone blockers and solely 'affirmative' care, which actually leads them down a dark path of physiological as well as spiritual mutilation.

 @9TY279Wfrom New Brunswick  answered…3mos3MO

I think it is good that society recognizes that mental health is as much of an issue as it is. More understanding of this still needs to happen. There is less stigma than there used to be, but we still have a long way to go. More resources need to be made available for this and it is crucial!

 @9TXWNMDfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

People have started caring a lot more about mental health and mental conditions in recent years.

 @9TXW8PLanswered…3mos3MO

we have a better understanding on how to treat and care for those with mental health issues

 @9TXFQCY from Pennsylvania  answered…3mos3MO

It's real, ita more acceptable and understandable as a real issue by many people today

 @9TX5L6Tanswered…3mos3MO

We now have more inclusive names and better support for mental health problems.

 @9TX52F7New Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

More accepted across the board. There is less of a stigmatism towards therapeutic medicine and practices. More of an acceptance to the existence of mental health conditions and the impact they can have

 @9TWHXYPConservative from Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

The way society views mental health has changed dramatically during the past ten years in a number of ways: Enhanced Awareness: The stigma associated with mental health disorders is diminishing as more people acknowledge them as widespread and legitimate. Public talks and initiatives have raised awareness of mental health issues. Diversity of Conditions: In addition to standard diagnoses, society now recognizes a wider range of conditions, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more complicated problems like neurodiversity. The significance of language has grown in the discourse surrounding mental health, with a focus on describing mental health conditions and individual experiences using appropriate and truthful language.

 @9TTQDYZNew Democraticfrom British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

Mental health research has vastly improved and should continue to improve

 @9TTHJVPfrom Nova Scotia  answered…3mos3MO

It has evolved greatly. Kids today are more open to the conversation than ever before.

 @9TTFZM4New Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

We have failed in unfathomable measures when it comes to mental health as a society.

Homophobia, Capitalism and religious conservatism has done so much permanent generational damage.

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