Mental illness

person who has a mental illness is commonly mistaken for someone that is less knowledgeable than others. As soon as people start to recognize that a person has “mental problems” no one wants to talk to them, be their friend, or even look at that person anymore. Well, few may stare, but only to look at someone in disgust. I define the phrase “mental illness” as a type of disorder that affects one’s mood, behavior and or actions. What most people do not realize is that, “mental illnesses” are…

Mental illness can be a wretched biochemical disease, in which no individual or family is immune from the roller coaster effects. Mental illness affects the individual and the people in their lives. With the knowledge we have gained in the medical and psychology realm, we now know the disease can be genetic and sparked by environmental factors. As we begin to understand the brain and develop our knowledge, the mysteries of mental illness are unfolding. Although facilities were constructed…

writers, and artists have suffered with the monsters of mental illness for decades; however, the theory that there may be a correlation between creativity and mental illness goes all the way back to Aristotle’s time. Although there have been many different surveys conducted over time testing the connection between mental illness and creativity, it is still unclear if there is a distinct connection between the two. Many believe that mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and depression, aid…

stigma of being bad people, so they are often neglected and assumed as immoral rational beings. Unfortunately, there are cases in which these offenders suffer from mental illness which may have played a role in their deviant behavior. Approximately 14-16% of the 7.3 million people in correctional facilities suffer from serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar or major depression. (Peterson et al. 439) This article had two aims: to examine how often psychiatric symptoms relate to…

Throughout history mental illnesses have been the most misunderstood conditions affecting mankind. People exhibiting “strange”, “unusual” or “bizarre” behavior were shunned and/or feared. The person was thought to be possessed by “evil spirits” or “devils”. Over the centuries, many different “treatments” were devised to rid the person of the evil spirits that possessed them. The practice of drilling holes in a person’s skull to let the evil spirits escape began thousands of years ago and…

disorder (OCD), anxiety, and insomnia. In the story Victor shows a mental disorder called obsessive- compulsive disorder . Victor is diagnosed with ocd when he organizes his equipment. One of the symptoms of the ill “Ordering and arranging to reduce discomfort” (Gorrindo 1). “But forgot that I am moralizing in the most interesting part” (Shelly 77). In the book we see that Victor Frankenstein has…

perpetuate misconception and stigmatization of mental illness? I will say yes and no, because some of these movies portray real life happenings. For example, an article I read regarding this question, the media coverage of mass shootings and other tragedies has fed the longstanding public misconception that people with mental disabilities are prone to violence. This is not true because according to the U.S. Surgeon General, the overall contribution of mental disorders to the total level of…

civilization, mental illness has always had an effect on our world. It is everywhere, very seldom noticeable, and has a particular presence in urban life. Although cities provide many new opportunities for people from all walks of life, it also can give way to many other health issues that aren’t as prevalent in a rural setting. Homelessness, addiction, substance abuse, violence and disruption in the family can be an indirect effect of mental illnesses. What exactly is a mental illness? Also…

people who are mentally ill, being mistreated, and discriminated against. Mental disabilities should be helped to prevent further issues among those who are mentally ill. Mental disabilities effect many people and little amount of help is given for their problems. There are many people who are mentally ill and get picked on by others due to these illnesses. Mentally ill suffer from both discrimination and suffer from their own mental disabilities. There seems to be a low amount of help for…

The attitudes and beliefs of mental illnesses are shaped by personal knowledge about mental illness. Knowing in interacting with someone living with mental illness, can shape cultural stereotypes. Mental illness has a history of misunderstanding, stigmatizing, and discriminating against people with mental illness. All of these factors are still present even in educated societies and could be reduced by educating and informing their communities about mental illness. Mental health issues are…