Why are people with mental health issues not receiving the proper care they need? A mental illness is a disorder of the mind that affects the mood, thought process, or behavior.What are the different types of mental disorders? A list of different disorders are depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, cyclothymic disease, Psychotic disorders, eating disorders, impulse control, addictive disorders, OCD, PTSD and many more. These listed disorders affect about one in every four people. These make up twenty five point eight percent of the population, but only twelve point seven percent (roughly half) of those people are receiving the care they deserve. People across the nations, with mental health issues varying, are not receiving suitable care and
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Anxiety is a very extreme fear of being judged or labeled by peers or anyone that the person comes in contact with. It affects eighteen percent of the American population. Thats almost one out of every five people. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America says that Anxieties are highly treatable but only one-third of those suffering receive treatment. And many that do find treatment report symptoms going back ten years or more. The main treatment for these disorders are therapy, psychiatric care, and/or …show more content…
Symptoms include, but are not limited to increased energy, activity, and restlessness, extreme irritability, poor judgement, and drug abuse, specifically cocaine and alcohol. Normally the cause is a genetic mix up, or a birth defect, but it is possible that the disorder is caused by environmental factors like substance misuse or abuse. It normally develops with someone as a child or young adult. About two to three percent of the population suffers from this disorder, but only fifty one percent of them receive treatment.. Treatment usually includes medication and therapy. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder in people who have experienced or witnessed a natural disaster or terrorist attack, sudden death of a loved one, war, violent personal attack such as rape, or other life threatening situations that affects about three and a half percent of America. PTSD can cause problems with problem solving, trust, communication and closeness. About sixty-one percent of people with PTSD go untreated. Several go untreated for long times and then they are sanctioned by a professional to be
Anxiety is a very extreme fear of being judged or labeled by peers or anyone that the person comes in contact with. It affects eighteen percent of the American population. Thats almost one out of every five people. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America says that Anxieties are highly treatable but only one-third of those suffering receive treatment. And many that do find treatment report symptoms going back ten years or more. The main treatment for these disorders are therapy, psychiatric care, and/or …show more content…
Symptoms include, but are not limited to increased energy, activity, and restlessness, extreme irritability, poor judgement, and drug abuse, specifically cocaine and alcohol. Normally the cause is a genetic mix up, or a birth defect, but it is possible that the disorder is caused by environmental factors like substance misuse or abuse. It normally develops with someone as a child or young adult. About two to three percent of the population suffers from this disorder, but only fifty one percent of them receive treatment.. Treatment usually includes medication and therapy. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder in people who have experienced or witnessed a natural disaster or terrorist attack, sudden death of a loved one, war, violent personal attack such as rape, or other life threatening situations that affects about three and a half percent of America. PTSD can cause problems with problem solving, trust, communication and closeness. About sixty-one percent of people with PTSD go untreated. Several go untreated for long times and then they are sanctioned by a professional to be