because a mentally ill person is not capable of deciding if he needs medical care.
No, autistic people are not 'crazy'. Many autistic people can have mental health issues but they're no more likely to have mental health issues than anyone else and often mental health issues in autistic people is more to do with how society treats autistic people - e.g. depression is more likely in autistic people who are bullied or face discrimination.
Yes, we have people who are homeless that have mental health issues plus recent mass shootings have been by people with mental health problems. We need to help people and that is part of the job of government to see to the common good.
Well, honey, mental health issues don't discriminate based on skin color. Anyone, regardless of race, can experience mental health challenges. So, let's not play the race card when it comes to something as serious as mental health.
A mental therapist is a person who helps people with mental issues. So basically, they help them become normal. They don't get paid much at all.
People go to a psychologist for mental health checkups.
Yes, some people may have issues with controlling or expressing their anger. This could be due to various factors such as underlying mental health issues, previous experiences, or a lack of coping mechanisms. It's important for individuals experiencing anger issues to seek help from a mental health professional to learn healthier ways of managing their emotions.
It is not appropriate or respectful to refer to someone with mental health issues as a "lunatic." People with mental health challenges live in various places just like anyone else – in their own homes, with family, or in supportive environments like group homes or hospitals. It is essential to show empathy and understanding towards individuals dealing with mental health issues.
The strength of the World Health Organization's definition of health is that it incorporates physical and mental well being. The weakness of this argument is people may try to deal with mental issues when combating disease instead of using proven medications.
The people on this site are not mental health professionals, and no reputable professional would attempt to advise on specific issues with someone they had not met. Please contact your local Mental Health Association, or see a mental health professional.
A mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, or therapist, may provide assistance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. It is important to use respectful and appropriate language when referring to individuals seeking support for mental health concerns.
Clinical psychologists who deal with mental health issues work with people from all walks of life if they have a private practice. Some may specialize in childrens issues at a school or other people who are in an institution.
I have a better question - Why don't closed minded people stop stereotyping those with mental health issues? There is no such thing as "mental people". They are either physically disabled or have learning difficulties or are suffering mental health issues. Not "mental". The Victorian era is long gone now, so snap out of it. They don't lose their sexual desires for the same reason "normal" people don't lose their sexual desires. All living creatures on the planet, humans included, are biologically "programmed" to reproduce and breed breed breed. People who are at a disadvantage are no different to people who are not at a disadvantage in this sense.