Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness

Misconceptions about mental health can have devastating effects on individuals, families and communities. National Alliance of Mental Illness' Wendy Brennan talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about the importance of education and treatment.

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[winstono75]

If people are not to blame, they are powerless to do something about it. What she is presenting as a relief is in reality extremely disempowering.

[ceeeejaaaay]

I have a mental illness and the biggest stigma I face is in my own mind. I have to be clear about what it is myself before I can explain it to others..this help me to be a better example to others..

[mimibett]

really people wtf here...politics?? we are talking about real mental illness...

[homeoftheslave]

im not a republican i am not a right winger or a christian yet ive lived with mental wealth issues my whole life tomorrow that will be 28 years ive lived with it and the saddest fact is that groups like nami and shit dont bring help or change they just talk about it cause when ive asked for help they ran to the hills rather than practicing what there preaching! if you dont believe me shoot me an email ill tell you and show you proof pogo10@hotmail.com

[Skyman46]

@roge69charger Just stay in denial, you lunatics wrote the book on denial and fantasy. As long as you stay in complete denial about who you are what you nothing can hurt you. I don't even know michael savage but he's obviously Schizophrenic with the rest of you closet gays.

[roge69charger]

@Skyman46 , Yeah! Liberals Like you are Mentally ILL.

"Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder" By Dr Michael Savage.

[Skyman46]

Unfortunately the very people that perpetuate the stigma and keep it alive are the mentally ill themselves; the republicans and the republican party.