Role of Psychiatric Nurses in Hate Speech Prevention

Authors

  • Juthamas Thongpradab Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing.

Keywords:

role of psychiatric nurses, prevention, hate speech, mental health

Abstract

              Technology and internet play an ever-greater role in facilitating life communication with others. Nowhere is this more evident than in social media, as it can enable people to communicate and receive information more quickly. It has also facilitated the presence of hate speech, which has seriously impacted victims, particularly those with mental health issues such as those dealing with fear, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Severe symptoms can lead to self-induced harm. Therefore, when a person is confronted with a hate speech, they should be familiar with a way to manage or cope with the situation. This article aims to examine hate speech, looking not only at the  meanings and compositions, but also the objectives and patterns of the perpetrators, their identity base, and the severity and impact of the mental health problems and the role of psychiatric nurses in preventing these problems arising from hate speech.

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2022-03-10

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