Mentalno zdravlje u kontekstu simboličnih datuma u godini

undergraduate thesis

• Title (english): Mental health in the context of symbolic dates of the year
• Author: Karmen Slatina
• Mentor: Linda Rajhvajn Bulat (mentor)
• Committee member: Linda Rajhvajn Bulat (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Vanja Branica (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Marijana Majdak (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Law; (Theory and Methods of Social Work); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2022-09-26, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Activities

Abstract

Mentalno zdravlje je stanje dobrobiti u kojem osoba uspješno ostvaruje vlastite potencijale, savladava svakodnevne stresore, uspješno i sposobno obavlja svoj posao te pridnosi zajednici. Mentalno zdravlje je pod utjecajem zaštitnih i rizičnih čimbenika, pri čemu blagdani za neke označavaju razdoblje sreće i zadovoljstva, dok za druge mogu izazvati tugu i razočarenje. Stope samoubojstava su izrazito visoke na Božić i Novu godinu, što upućuje na visoku razinu anksioznosti i depresivnosti kao i prisutnost stresora poput alkohola, sukoba, povećane potrošnje i lošijeg sna. Proslava rođendana može biti okidač za rizično ponašanje i počinjenje samoubojstva kod osoba s problemima mentalnog zdravlja, pri čemu je najveća stopa samoubojstava upravo na dan rođendana. Valentinovo je dan kada pojedine osobe osjećaju razočarenje i neuspjeh sobom ukoliko nisu u romantičnoj vezi, dok je kod nekih prisutno smanjeno zadovoljstvo vezom zbog neispunjenih očekivanja, što ponovno negativno utječe na mentalno zdravlje. Pandemija Covid-19 je onemogućila „normalnu“ proslavu simboličnih datuma u godini uz brojne restrikcije i strah građana, što se negativno odrazilo na njihovo psihičko zdravlje. Očuvanje mentalnog zdravlja je moguće kroz promicanje brige o mentalnoj higijeni, ali i suradnjom zdravstvenih ustanova i lokalne zajednice gdje socijalni radnici mogu osigurati radionice, susrete i druženja osoba koje imaju poteškoće mentalnog zdravlja.

Abstract (english)

Mental health is a state of well-being in a which person successfully realizes his own potential, overcomes everyday stressors, performs his job successfully and competently, and contributes to the comunity. Mental health is influeced by protective and risk factors, with the holidays marking a time of happiness and contentment for some, while for others they can cause sadness and disappointment. Suicide rates are extremely high on Christmas and New Year, which indicates high levels of anxiety and depression as well as the presence of stressors such as alcohol, conflict, increased spending and poorer sleep. Celebrating birthdays can be a trigger for risky behavior and committing suicide in people with mental health problems, with the highest suicide rate occurring on birthdays. Valentine's Day is a day when some people feel disappointment and failure with themselves if they are not in a romantic relationship, while some have reduced relationship satisfaction due to unfulfilled expectations, which again negatively affects mental health. The Covid-19 pandemic made it impossible to celebrate the "normal" symbolic dates of the year with numerous restrictions and fear of citizens, which had a negative impact on their mental health. Preservation of mental health is possible through the promotion of care for mental hygiene, but also through the cooperation of health institutions and the local community, where social workers can provide workshops, meetings and gatherings of people who have mental health problems.

• Keywords: mentalno zdravlje; blagdani; rođendan; Valentinovo; Nova godina
• Keywords (english): mental health; holidays; birthday; Valentine's Day; New Year
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:199:974299
• Study programme: Title: Social Work; Study programme type: university; Study level: undergraduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) socijalnog rada (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) socijalnog rada)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2022-11-04 09:30:29