Mental illness is either a behavior or emotional disarray that affects the activities in the lives of members of society. “Basic living skills such as dressing, eating, or working” (Cockerham) can also be affected by mental disorder. In the video “What’s so funny about mental illness” Ruby Wax discusses her issues with mental illness and shares some of her experiences and insights on the subject. She explained how when she was hospitalized she was told to “perk up”. She jokes saying, “cause I didn’t think of that.” The point made is valid. Those who have something physical going on are visited constantly and given gift after gift…but someone who suffers on the inside is simply told to just feel better. Why do you think people choose to treat
