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One in four adults−approximately 61.5 million
Americans−experiences mental illness in a given
year. One in 17−about 13.6 million−live with a serious
mental illness such as schizophrenia, major depression
or bipolar disorder.
Which "nonsense"? The 1 out of 4 Americans having a mental illness? I don't know, but my point about trying to help people with mental illness by getting them treated instead of stigmatizing these people still stands either way.
I agree it does stand but there is now way a quarter of this or any other nation is "ill" mentally. I mean hell one could declare the entire nation insane anymore...........I guess you got me there.............I may digress as you may be right. lol
Life is increasingly more stressful and difficult. The average person is one paycheck or medical bill away from being hurled into the streets. Despite social networking and cell phones people are more fragmented and alone than ever before. Of course the pill pushers profit off making people believe they have this or that disorder.
Not surprised one bit. Whether or not you believe the statistics it reveals a dark image to our "great nation" now doesn't it Just imagine for one second if what they say is correct how dysfunctional and broken this place really is when 25% of people suffer from mental illness and 17% serious diseases. Ask yourself will this worsen or improve...
It's particularly troublesome when those who suffer the most dangerouse forms ... like scociopths and psychopaths seek and attain public office.
As for the statistics ... i'd not immediately accept the claims of the psychiatric community, since just about everything is now considered a mental disorder .... like reading and defending the constitution, and putting Ron Paul bumper stickers on your car.
One in four adults−approximately 61.5 million
Americans−experiences mental illness in a given
year. One in 17−about 13.6 million−live with a serious
mental illness such as schizophrenia, major depression
or bipolar disorder.
That number seems low. It also says in a given year. At least half of all Americans will have depression at some point in their life. But it's rather insulting to call people crazy. Depression doesn't mean you're crazy. Why is mental illness stigmatized so much. Do you ridicule people who have diabetes or heart disease?
A 22 year old guy on one of my other boards, who just got engaged, had a good job, was good looking, etc. just committed suicide. Depression isn't a joke.
That number seems low. It also says in a given year. At least half of all Americans will have depression at some point in their life. But it's rather insulting to call people crazy. Depression doesn't mean you're crazy. Why is mental illness stigmatized so much. Do you ridicule people who have diabetes or heart disease?
A 22 year old guy on one of my other boards, who just got engaged, had a good job, was good looking, etc. just committed suicide. Depression isn't a joke.
Yes, it is stigmatizing to call people dealing with mental health issues "crazy."
Many folks are already reluctant to seek help out of fear of being "labeled."
And then there are those who have been diagnosed but refuse to continue with needed meds and therapy, thinking they are weak for not being able to "do this on their own."
Society has put a terrible burden on people who are already struggling -- when we make them feel that seeking help is a sign of weakness -- or that it means they are "crazy."
Yes, it is stigmatizing to call people dealing with mental health issues "crazy."
Many folks are already reluctant to seek help out of fear of being "labeled."
And then there are those who have been diagnosed but refuse to continue with needed meds and therapy, thinking they are weak for not being able to "do this on their own."
Society has put a terrible burden on people who are already struggling -- when we make them feel that seeking help is a sign of weakness -- or that it means they are "crazy."
I agree.
Given that depression and anxiety are mental illnesses (both very common) and also given people's unwillingness to seek help, I'd guess the correct percentage may be closer to 35%-40%. I'd also guess that the percent who have a mental illness at some point in their lives might be 70% or more.
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Just imagine for one second if what they say is correct how dysfunctional and broken this place really is when 25% of people suffer from mental illness and 17% serious diseases. Ask yourself will this worsen or improve...
