Can you imagine if only one out of every three of your friends sought help for a broken arm?
Well nearly two thirds of all people with a diagnosable mental disorder do not seek treatment…
Why is this? The stigma surrounding the subject of mental health has a large part to play in keeping many people from seeking the help they need. The negativity and misunderstanding that surrounds mental illnesses can create fear and cause shame, which in turn causes unnecessary pain and confusion.
This extract is from the website of Shatter the Stigma and you may well find it to be interesting on a range of mental health issues.
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http://shatterthestigma.wordpress.com/about/
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