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Eugenio Angelito M.

12- Pecson
English for Academic Purposes Program

Critique Paper for Mental Health

Formalism Approach Feminism Approach

The Formalism approach to mental health


emphasizes that it is a condition of It is critical to recognize that women frequently
psychological and emotional well-being in face distinct obstacles in the field of mental
which individuals may effectively employ health. Societal expectations, gender norms, and
their cognitive and emotional skills to meet systematic injustices can all have a negative
societal obligations. impact on a woman's mental health.
Due to cultural differences, divergent
Women, for example, are frequently burdened
professional views, and subjective
evaluations, the World Health Organization with various jobs, such as caregivers,
(WHO) acknowledges the lack of a precise professionals, and homemakers. This can put
definition for mental health. Mental illness them under a lot of pressure and stress,
and mental health are not mutually exclusive, potentially impacting their mental health.
and the absence of recognized problems does Furthermore, the prevalent culture of
not always imply mental wellness. A objectification and body image norms can result
pragmatic lens for measuring mental health
is a person's ability and competency in stress
in body dissatisfaction and other mental health
management. disorders.
Mental health is crucial for both those who Additionally, the intersectionality of gender,
are affected and those who are not. It is color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and
critical that society raises awareness so that socioeconomic background adds levels of
affected persons feel more 'at home' and are complication. Women from underprivileged
not forced to throw their lives away.
communities confront additional problems, such
as greater incidence of mental health disparities.
It is critical to note that cultural norms and
expectations might influence the definition and
assessment of mental health.

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