Both Asda and Tesco supermarket chains continue withdrawing the stated Halloween outfits due to the diverse criticism raised. It is due on the basis that it stigmatizes more people who have mental health problems. In my opinion, there is need for an apology to ascertain the offences which are caused and later on agreed in arriving at such donations while still observing their mental health and state of mind. The action of forwarding the proceeds of the undertakings to charity is well in accordance to taking the appropriate steps in shunning the costumes that "fuel" the stigma. It is worth noting that most people observed this marketing venture as an activity that goes beyond the acceptability line. It is reputable for them to be sorry for the offences which are attached to this and its causes and hence aid the removal of the product from sale.
I agree with Asda, a branch of Walmart that the error is completely unacceptable. The costume need not be sold and it should be withdrawn immediately it draws such negative attention. Obviously, the costume was on sale within Asda's clothing outlet for close to two days prior returning to a state of withdrawn sales on the third day as complaints were raised by customers. Listings of this kind need to be assessed and removed while ensuring that no future listings of such a kind are allowed. The activity was like trying to alter the attitudes towards a state of mental illness and hence people are not stigmatized by it as well as understanding that something of this kind does not happen anymore. Things of this kind come along with the fair reminders of the basic yet the Dark Ages. There are many people who hang themselves due to the frightening nature that stigma impacts on them.
I insist that the most unfortunate bit about the costume was the fact that it came in handy in reinforcing the outdated stigma of persons suffering from mental health illness. A number of extreme myths fueling this stigma are based on the assumption that people are going to turn into dangerous and knife-wielding maniacs which is not the case. It is worth noting that such stigma is further life-threatening and life-limiting due to the fact that people do not think they are in a position of talking to anybody which is a sad fact for people. On the other hand, this could be a substantive blessing in disguise due to the fact that it continues to bring in issues of mental health stigma into public scrutiny. For this reason, there is positive response from people coupled with major mental health charities that come in handy in helping them increase stigmatization awareness.
Many trends in the society indicate that media as well as the entertainment industry contributes greatly in the shaping of public opinions regarding mental illness and health. The people who have mental health conditions will in most cases be depicted to be dangerous, unpredictable and violent. Advertisement stories sensationalize acts of violence by people who have mental health conditions and are typically included as the headline news. This is clear even as there are a number of articles which focus on the stories in terms of recovery and positive news concerning the same individuals. Frequently, entertainment features many negative stereotypes and images on mental health conditions which are the basic portrayals that are been strongly connected to fears and misunderstanding.
