Stigma and Mental Illness”
In the course of one’s lifetime, there is a 40-50% chance that one will experience a mental illness. However, in our country, those who seek out mental health treatment often feel stigmatized. In your life, have you encountered people who view mental health treatment negatively? What are their views? How do they view mental illness generally? What should someone with a mental illness do, if not go to treatment, in their view? How would one successfully convince such a person that mental health treatment might be worthwhile?
Length: 700 words minimum
