Mental illness is considered to be a huge social problem because there are so many people who are misdiagnosed or suffer in silence with going untreated. The misdiagnoses of mental illness have been contributed to cultural differences, access to quality care, and the urgency to quickly diagnose without thorough assessments. According to Lucida,2014 survey conducted in 2000 found that 69 percent of patients those falling under the guidelines of bipolar disorder improperly diagnosed. Social issues that surround the disease is that it can lead to substance abuse, violent behavior, withdrawal from family and friends, and issues with work and school
