Haven’t we all thoroughly enjoyed PE i.e Physical Education, back in school? If not all, at least a sizeable chunk of us did. PE, a diminutive part of Psychoeducation, though is an understatement, is certainly not unnecessary. So, How can Psychoeducation groom a better you?
First of all, Psychoeducation refers to the process of providing education and information to those seeking/receiving mental health services, such as people diagnosed with mental health conditions and their family members. Fair enough!
A thought always arises from a question. Here’s some fodder for your thinking cows to graze on. Presenting to you a thought to ponder over solemnly;
What if Psychoeducation was taken a notch higher
and its scope was expanded wider,
to have the entire community gather,
wouldn’t that make this world so much brighter?
A change in society, cycles back to radical yet important thought, and the thought germinates from a question holding the potential and determination to transform into a cause for a shift towards the better.
How can Psychoeducation groom a better you?
Deliverance of Psychoeducation
Up until today, the deliverance of Psychoeducation has been confined to the ecosystem of individuals directly and indirectly associated with mental health professionals. We must aim for our schools, universities, workplaces, and every other hub involving the interaction among individuals to become psycho-secure.
Sensitivity to special needs of emotional and psychological nature.
In recent times, fortunately, Mental Health has gained momentousness, however, we want people to be sensitive to special needs of emotional and psychological nature. A genuine expression of concern and manifesting cooperation occur organically when the aggrieved person is close to us or when we understand the magnitude of pain inflicted upon the individual.
In order for this understanding to transpire, we must actively and consciously hold conversations with regards to the true state of mind, commonly observed signs of psychological disorders, interventions and most importantly encouraging people to undergo diagnosis when the red flags are prominent.
A session on the fundamentals of Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation can ensure clearer insight into what forms psychological disorders may take, how one can help and grapple with individuals nearing or healing from emotional/nervous breakdown. A session or two in the fundamentals of Psychoeducation right from a tender age as the onset of adolescence may do quite some good in the said area.
Awareness of imbibing virtue.
Charity begins at home, they all say. Awareness, too, can start blossoming at home. If treating others cordially is a virtue we are taught at home, it’s about time we imbibe the virtue of treating a person suffering around us with sensitivity, love, care, respect, and most crucial of all; empathy.
The dialogue surrounding Psychoeducation has already started, let’s bring it closer to home whilst augmenting the concept on a landscape as wide as the whole world.
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