The Cause Of Mental Disorders

As a nation, we face a crisis. We cannot see it, we cannot hear it, we can not touch it, taste it, or smell it. It is all in our heads, and frankly, it is mental. There are an increasing number of mental disorders that are affecting the lives of all those involved, and yet, no one seems to acknowledge the seriousness and depravity of the situation. The taboo of mental disorders precedes the treatment and acknowledgement of them, leading to many ignoring their symptoms and struggles for the sake of “appearing normal.” In their attempt to be normal, people begin deteriorating as they fight a losing battle against themselves. They are forced to pretend that they do not need help or support as admitting they have an issue would inevitably lead …show more content…
And less than half of those in need of treatment seek it, many of them too late as their delay led to their condition worsening and the development of new symptoms. According to Sareen in “ Perceived Barriers to Mental Health Service and Utilization in the United States, Ontario, and the Netherlands” writes that, “most people with mental disorders do not receive even minimally adequate treatment.” The difficulty in diagnosis and treatment of mental conditions leads to many more living untreated as the array of mental conditions, from anxiety to depression, presents differently in each individual, and yet each are common enough that we all know of someone that has struggled or will struggle with one of the following: ADHD, ADD, anxiety disorders, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, panic disorder, severe phobias, OCD, disruptive disorders, eating disorders, or suicidal thoughts as seen in “Mental Health and …show more content…
We must deviate from our current path of judgement over issues that people are helpless to control, and instead we must elevate the medical treatment of mental disorders, abandoning the taboo. If we are to truly provide for the common welfare of all American citizens, as stated in our Constitution, than we must change. With an estimated 40 million Americans suffering with anxiety disorder, according to Mental Health and Illness, 2010, and approximately 26.2% of American adults suffer from some sort of mental disorder long-term. Even if you do not know of someone with a mental disorder, chances are someone you know has one, but chooses to not make their situation public due to the stigma