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There are numerous issues surrounding the world of the mentally ill. Some are well known - stigma, quality services, research, treatment modalities. Others are less well known but no less important as having impact on mental illness. These might include questions about how services are provided, how they are funded and what are some of the hidden barriers to accessing services. It is hoped to discuss these issues and perhaps, while opening up discussion, shedding some light on approaches to solutions.
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Mental disorders generate an immense public health burden of disability. The World Health Organization's Global Burden of Disease Study has found that the impact of mental illness on overall health and productivity in the United States and throughout the world is profoundly under-recognized.

Before You Label People, Look At Their Contents
Mental illness is a disease like any other disease, only it affects the mind. When mental illnesses are used as labels: depressed, schizophrenic, manic, or hyperactive-these labels hurt. Read more.

Labels lead to stigma

Borderline Personality Disorder

What is schizophrenia?
Contrary to the common misconception, schizophrenia does not mean "split or multiple personality." And, although people with schizophrenia often are portrayed as violent on television and in movies, that is seldom the case. Schizophrenia is one of the most disabling and puzzling mental disorders. Just as cancer refers to numerous related illnesses, many researchers now consider schizophrenia to be a group of mental disorders rather than a single illness.

How is schizophrenia developed?

How much of the population is affected by mood disorders?
Each year, almost 44 million Americans experience a mental disorder. In fact, mental illnesses are among the most common conditions affecting health today.
What causes mood disorders / mental illness? Researchers believe most serious mental illnesses are caused by complex imbalances in the brain's chemical activity. They also believe environmental factors can play a part in triggering, or cushioning against, the onset of mental illness.

Are mood disorders treatable?

What are anxiety disorders?

To listen to the broadcast from KJZZ from March 14, 2007 on Mental Health Issues, Click Here

Mental health is how a person thinks, feels, and acts when faced with life's situations. Mental health is how people look at themselves, their lives, and the other people in their lives; evaluate their challenges and problems; and explore choices. This includes handling stress, relating to other people, and making decisions.