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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.