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Unfortunately, a lot of them are negative. American culture often makes fun of the disorders (if not the people who have them) and a lot of times people with mental illnesses will not seek treatment because of this. People are afraid of them (they think they might "go crazy" and hurt them) or see them as freaks. People may also see those with mental illness as "weak" and think that they can "get over it" if they try hard enough.
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What attitudes did people have towards Bantu Education what attitudes did people have towards Bantu?
What attitudes did people have towards the Bantu abduction
What has the author Mohammed Ally Akoodie written?
Mohammed Ally Akoodie has written: 'The assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards mental retardation' -- subject(s): Mental retardation, People with mental disabilities
Can people recover from mental illness?
People come out of their mental illness , with drugs as well as councelling.
Is there a mental illness for helping people?
No there is not a illness for helping people.
Dix speaks of “this sacred cause” which was the cause of helping ?
People with mental illness
Why do some mental health professionals refer to mental illness as a myth?
When myth or superstition is used by common people to diagnose or treat people with mental illness, this is called myth by mental health professionals.
Is disliking people a sign of a mental illness?
No.
Who may be vulnerable to mental illness?
People who have expirienced alot of emotional stress. or have a family history of mental illness. But everyone is
How have attitudes towards relationships changed?
attitudes have changed towards relationships because people have gone from sad and lonely to happy and not lonely
How does society portray mental disabilities today rather than in the 1930s?
Society is much better about its portrayal and reaction to mental illness than it was in the 1930s. Today, people understand that mental illness does not make a person insane or scary. There is still work to be done in advancing the tolerance of and decency towards mentally ill persons, though.
Are mentally ill people usually self absorbed?
it depend what mental illness you have and how mental you are.
Are there positions for people with mental illness?
Yes , plenty. Providing that you are mentally and emotionally stable a person with a mental illness can have any job they want.
