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Rev. colomb. psiquiatr ; 43(3): 139-145, jul.-sep. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: lil-735106

ABSTRACT

Introducción: La enfermedad mental es una de las afecciones que genera más discapacidad en el mundo. Se estima que 1 de cada 4 personas la padece o la ha padecido en su vida. Desde sus inicios, la enfermedad mental ha estado ligada a la estigmatización y el prejuicio, con implicaciones importantes para el ejercicio de derechos humanos, incluido el de la salud, pues impiden su detección y su adecuado tratamiento. Eliminar el estigma requiere intervenciones variadas, especialmente la participación de las personas con estos trastornos. Las redes sociales virtuales son una alternativa para que ellas y otras interesadas interactúen en pro de aclarar inquietudes y modificar la situación de exclusión. Método: Descripción de la experiencia del grupo de opinión y apoyo en Facebook «Aceptando mentes dementes¼, dirigido a personas con trastorno mental, familiares y otros, buscando hacer visible el problema del estigma y contribuir a evitar sus consecuencias. Análisis de la información cuantitativa y cualitativa recogida en 2,5 años de funcionamiento del grupo, conformado por 764 miembros de distintos países. Resultados: Se alcanzaron los propósitos del grupo de difusión de información, interacción asociada con la manifestación de experiencias y obtención de apoyo. Conclusiones: La red social virtual permite, con bajos costes, conformar comunidades con necesidades específicas y brindar apoyo. La puesta en público del estigma ligado a la enfermedad mental ayuda a crear conciencia y generar opciones de cambio. Para mantener el grupo y vincularlo a otros recursos se incluirá en el espacio virtual www.mentalpuntoapoyo.com.


Introduction: Mental illness is one of the diseases that generates more disability worldwide, and it is estimated that one in four people has or has had this kind of illness during their lives. Since the beginning, mental illness has been frequently linked to stigma and prejudice, which has important implications for the exercise of their human rights, including the right to health, as these preconceptions can delay their early detection and timely treatment. Eliminating stigma requires multiple interventions, in which the participation of people with these illnesses can be very helpful. Social networks portray an alternative for them and for people interested in this topic, helping them interact, clarify some concerns and doubts, and perhaps even modify their exclusion status. Method: Describing the experience of the opinion and support group on Facebook called "Aceptando mentes dementes" ("Accepting Demented Minds"), created for people with mental illnesses, their families and any person interested in this matter, which seeks to make the impact and consequences that result from stigma more noticable. Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data collected over two and a half years of operation of the group, formed by 764 members from different countries. Results: The aims of the group, as regards the spreading of information, interaction through shared experiences, and obtaining support were reached. Conclusions: Social networks allow the creation of communities that share specific needs, such as understanding and support, and all this at low cost. Knowing and being conscious about the stigma linked to mental illness helps raise awareness and generate options for change. To maintain and link it to other resources, the group will be included in the web site www.mentalpuntoapoyo.com.


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Humans , Male , Female , Self-Help Groups , Social Networking , Mental Disorders , Stereotyping , Unified Health System , Family , Low Cost Technology , Information Dissemination , Health Services Needs and Demand , Human Rights
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