MYTHS, ATTITUDE AND HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR REGARDING MENTAL ILLNESS: SYNOPSIS OF ARTICLE REVIEW

Mental Health is an important aspect of health. It includes emotional, social and psychological well being , nurturing mental health helps to prevent mental health issues to a great extent. Mental health greatly influences the quality of life just like physical health. In low- and middle-income countries, more than 75% of people with mental, neurological and substance-use disorders receive no treatment for their condition - due to stigma, discrimination, harsh legislation and human-rights issues. Mental health does not enjoy the parity as that of physical health. The objective of the review is to determine the myths ,attitude and health seeking behavior prevalent among people across the globe. Therefore the studies from 2001 to 2020 are collected and reviewed.