Health literacy in mental health: Interdisciplinary paths towards a more conscious future

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2024.49.16522

Keywords:

Literacy, Mental health, WHO

Abstract

Health literacy in mental health has become an increasingly prioritized issue in public health agendas and global discussions on well-being and quality of life. More than mere technical knowledge of mental disorders, it involves the ability to recognize warning signs, seek help effectively, and contribute to building a more empathetic and inclusive society. In a context where mental health is still shrouded in stigma and misinformation, literacy emerges as one of the most powerful tools for individual and collective empowerment.

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References

World Health Organization. Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020 [Internet]. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2013 [cited 2024 Oct 7]. Available from: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241506021

World Health Organization. Relatório sobre a saúde no mundo 2020. [Internet]. Genebra: Organização Mundial da Saúde; 2020 [citado em 2024 Out 07]. Disponível em: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003279

Published

2024-10-10

How to Cite

Valentim, O. (2024). Health literacy in mental health: Interdisciplinary paths towards a more conscious future. Context and Health Journal, 24(49), e16522. https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2024.49.16522

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Editorial