Why is there such a social stigma against mental illness in society?!
Question: Why is there such a social stigma against mental illness in society!?
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I've had people ask me if they could "catch" my bi-polar/depression from me!.(lol) I also think some people are afraid to admit they have a problem them selves because others will feel sorry/bad for them!.They also might think that your weak minded!.Or looking for an easy out/excuse for bad behavior by saying you have a mental illness!.Some people are uneducated concerning the variety of mental illnesses, that they think anyone could just snap and go on a murder spree or something!.I think it boils down to the fact that they fear the unknown!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Because so many people are afraid of mental illness -- they don't want it to happen to them; and because not very many people truely understand mental illness, that there are many forms and not all are bad or scary, some are just a trial to work through for those that have those issues!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
People don't understand it so they fear it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com