Female Imagination 20 Aug 14

Mental illness attracts less empathy and more distrust than other forms of illness.

People may consciously or unconsciously blame the people with mental illness for their condition, implying a character flaw rather than a disorder. Some people believe that those with mental illness are unable to contribute to society. That they cannot work, study, be good parents, or take on other roles. In fact, the experience of mental illness varies widely in…

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