Essay On Misconception Of Mental Health

The misconception of Mental Illness in America cannot be denied, many people dismiss the issue of mental health conditions, meanwhile others are aware of the conditions yet do nothing to raise awareness. Society will not hesitate to raise awareness about a physical condition but will allow little be known about mental conditions. When mental conditions are being acknowledged, the diseases are made out of mockery and are sought to be for entertainment, the misrepresentation is online and on television. Due to the social stigma attached to the mentally ill, those affected have a much difficult life and an even harder recovery. The millions who suffer from a mental illness don’t seek the help needed or they are denied access to effective treatment, which is also due to stigma. While on the subject of treatment, allowing Electroconvulsive therapy to be used on those who suffer from psychological disorders, results in mental dysfunction.
Mental conditions should receive the same amount of awareness and care as physical conditions since such sickness like depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. “It takes a much greater toll on society than heart disease, but yet it receives less than one tenth of federal funding.” (Joannie M. Schrof) Physical and mental

As mentioned before, since there is a misperception of mental health conditions, the ignominy can come from society, family and friends. As a result of public stigma, people with mental illness are robbed out of the opportunities of safe housing, a good job, adequate health care, and association with other people, which prevents them from finding employment and living successfully in a community. Cultural perspectives on mental illness are also a factor of stigmatization and people refusing to seek help. Allowing the illness to go untreated can lead to chronic medical health