2006-09-25 23:48:30 · 22 answers · asked by Maria O 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Still a big social stigma regarding mental health issues. It's a part of society that mainstream society wants to brush under the carpet and deny that it really exist. Unfortunately "the pile" is getting bigger, especially with the pressures of modern life bearing down on each and everyone of us.
Another factor to consider is the social shame and a sense of weakness. Life is harsh and can be very cruel to anyone who appears not to "fit-in" or have abnormalities, whether they're mental or physical.
The one thing that annoys me the most is those who claim to be "normal" their usually the ones with the most mental issues of the lot.
2006-09-26 00:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by Bont11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the answer to this goes back to Victorian times and the advent of the lunatic asylum, although some of the asylums go back hundreds of years. As a past-time the public and particularly the wealthy Socialites of the time used to visit these places for their amusement, and it is from this time that the term "absolute bedlam" originates - the Bedlam hospital was a well known lunatic asylum in London. The result of this was that a stigma was attached to all forms of mental health problems. We all know that this shouldn't be an issue now but it's something that is stuck in the national psyche. If you want more info click on the link.
2006-09-26 00:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by ragingmk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People dont understand what it is like to live with a mental health issue, if they have never met anyone, or known anyone they will not be very understanding so that person does not tell anyone for fear of their reaction.
Employers may not take someone on who has a mental health issue, cos they will need more time off work, appts/sickness etc. Although its not legal it still happens
2006-09-25 23:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even in this day and age there is still such a stigma attached to mental health issues, I think people have this picture in their mind of the old type of sanatoriums that locked everyone up for months on end, just the word 'mental' puts fear in a lot of peoples mind, mental health issues aren't just about people been totally out of it mentally, its about lots of things, Post Natal Depression, eating disorders, nervous breakdown, accidents, post war syndrome, death of a loved one, many,many sorts of problems are covered by the mental health services these days and it is nothing to be ashamed of if you ever need to see a counsellor or psychiatrist some people just aren't strong enough or able enough to get through their problems without help.
2006-09-26 01:31:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there is such a Stigma against people who have a mental illness. Me: Bipolar Disorder big advocate for this. Going to Lilly Reintigration in Indianapolis soon to talk about how to reduce the stigma about this in society. Most people are Ignorant about this disease. So they are afraid to admit it not only to themselves but to others as well because they fear that people will think they are crazy, nuts, etc. Which is untrue.
2006-09-26 01:09:04 · answer #5 · answered by Goodbye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's still a stigma attached to owning up to having mental health issues.
2006-09-26 16:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish i knew as there is no shame in having mental health issue whatsoever, why do people think that the brain can't get ill like the rest of your body,it really makes me angry at times
2006-09-25 23:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I understand your question. The most likely reason if because if they do and seek professional help it will be on their medical records for ever. Ideally medical records should be 100% confidential, never disclosed under any circumstances. However if there is ever a case of anyone with mental problems committing a crime and they had sought professional help for their problems, the tabloid newspapers will have a field day and campaign for the right for the general public to have access to their neighbours' medical records if they suspect them of having a mental problem.
Sad but true.
2006-09-25 23:58:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because of the stigma attached to mental illness by ignorant people. I feel there is a great need for education of the general public in this area.
2006-09-26 00:10:37 · answer #9 · answered by PAUL H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
scared of peoples reactions and taking them as a 'nutter' the stigma of mental health seems to be like fighting a losing battle prejudice in people takes some overcoming
2006-09-26 05:46:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋