At the international conference on psychological counseling and therapy for couples and families organized by the International Association of Marriage and Family Counseling (IAMFC) and Fulbright University Vietnam on May 28, psychologist Dr. Martina Moore, President of IAMFC, said that mental health problems are very common in Vietnamese families as well as in other countries.
Psychologist Dr. Martina Moore (center) and psychologist Dr. Nathan Gehlert (right cover) share at the conference
According to Dr. Martina Moore, in the US, the divorce rate for first marriages is about 40%-50%, this rate increases to 60% and is higher in second marriages. In Vietnam, this rate is less than 1%, because people are very interested in family culture. However, the issue of mental health in marriage has not received due attention, not many people choose to have psychological counseling before marriage.
"Many people are not diagnosed with mental health problems because they do not seek medical attention or treatment, so their mental health problems become more severe. The consequences directly affect them as individuals and the community. The most affected are their children," said Dr. Martina Moore.
The workshop attracted many attendees
Ms. Martina Moore said that currently, there are many prejudices against mental health examination. If there are more prejudices, there will be fewer people seeking mental health treatment. Pre-marital psychological counseling is necessary, couples need to think carefully about whether they really want to get married or not.
Workshop attendees discuss with experts
Ms. Martina Moore recommends that couples should consult a psychologist as soon as there are signs of stress, to avoid serious developments such as anxiety disorders, depression, etc. Currently, most people with mental health problems have entered a serious stage when they visit the doctor. This leads to more severe symptoms, longer treatment times, and reduced improvement.
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