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Some gay people are mentally ill, just like some straight people are mentally ill. But there has never been any valid evidence to support that sexual orientation is the result of mental illness or defect.
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Are mentally ill people more interested in ghosts?
they are ill
Where did they keep the mentally ill people in the Holocaust?
Most of the mentally ill people were killed in the holocaust. They simply were not kept. That was the "Final Solution."
Does the government detain mentally ill people?
They only detain mentally ill people when they pose an immediate threat to themselves or to others.
Are there mentally challenged gay people?
No, there isn't any correlation between homosexuality and mentally challenged people.
Can alcohol make people mentally ill?
Alcohol can exacerbate existing mental health conditions and increase the risk of developing new ones, such as anxiety and depression. Chronic alcohol abuse can also lead to cognitive impairment and contribute to the development of conditions like alcohol-induced psychosis. Alcohol can affect brain chemistry and neurotransmitter levels, which may impact mood and mental health over time.
Are all mentally ill people psychotic?
no
Why were mentally ill people called lunatics?
i
What is the kernel of truth that mentally ill people are violent?
Actually, the incidence of mentally ill people becoming violent are about the same as the incidence in the general population.
How were gay people treated in 1970?
In 1970, gay people were considered mentally ill, and private, consensual same-sex intimacy was illegal in most states. There was also terrible stigma that gay people faced a life of hedonism, followed by aging, depression, and loneliness. Many also linked gay people to pedophiles.
Are mentally ill people allowed to have babies?
yes
How do you prove a mother is mentally ill?
The only way to prove to others that anyone is mentally ill is to have that person examined by qualified medical people. Sometimes they will confirm your belief that the person is mentally ill, but sometimes they will tell you that you are wrong.
Are there gay people who are mentally retarded?
Yes, just as mentally handicapped people can be heterosexual.
