"Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike"- J.K Rowling. Human beings get discriminated against for being burdened with a mental illness. People do this without knowing the damage or harm the victims endure. Usually, people with a condition like this feel like they are the albatrosses of our society. Many diagnoses range from depression to schizophrenia. Regardless of what illness one may have, considerate, humane treatment is still necessary. No one chooses to have a mental illness. However, the issues and possible solutions to help mental illness patients, need to be addressed.
To assign to a category, especially inaccurately or restrictively; the definition of a label. Labels should be made for canned foods, not a person with a mental illness. According to Brea Perry from the University of Kentucky, "People who have mental illnesses are more vulnerable to discrimination (Wynne Parry, 2012). These people face labels such as "the weird one" or "the quiet girl". The label is a mark stamped on you for having a mental illness. Behaviors are not diseases so we need to stop treating them like that. …show more content…
As if labels aren't enough, these human beings are still getting stigmatized. Stigma can affect a person's life badly, especially when you have a disorder to deal with. The creating stigma on someone else can also lead to self stigma. Self stigma is an outcome of stigma from the public. This happens when people embody the public's point of view. Self stigma has negative outcomes and consequences. Stigma overall is wrong and can lead to severe
To assign to a category, especially inaccurately or restrictively; the definition of a label. Labels should be made for canned foods, not a person with a mental illness. According to Brea Perry from the University of Kentucky, "People who have mental illnesses are more vulnerable to discrimination (Wynne Parry, 2012). These people face labels such as "the weird one" or "the quiet girl". The label is a mark stamped on you for having a mental illness. Behaviors are not diseases so we need to stop treating them like that. …show more content…
As if labels aren't enough, these human beings are still getting stigmatized. Stigma can affect a person's life badly, especially when you have a disorder to deal with. The creating stigma on someone else can also lead to self stigma. Self stigma is an outcome of stigma from the public. This happens when people embody the public's point of view. Self stigma has negative outcomes and consequences. Stigma overall is wrong and can lead to severe