Illness Stigma In Paradigm Malibu's In The U

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Mental Illness Stigma The taboo subject of mental illness is something that is often silenced, or even made fun of by many, even though 18.5% of the human population is directly impacted. People staying quiet about it is a huge reason why so many people hesitate to come forward with what they are going through. Many people are too scared to seek help because they think they will be seen differently, and failing to get the help they need can lead to many devastating consequences. Mental disorders and illnesses are highly stigmatized, and this is causing people to hide away in silence. Milena Bimpong addresses that “In the United States, about 43.8 billion adults have a mental illness – this is equal to one in five adults. And among these adults, …show more content…

It isn’t possible for someone to have their bottle of pills listen to their personal problems and give constructive feedback. It’s extremely rare for a little exercise and diet change to completely eliminate someone’s depression, even if it may help some people relieve their symptoms. Paradigm Malibu wants people to be aware that “medication can balance the mood swings in bipolar disorder, lessen their anxiety, and prevent periods of depression. However, underneath those symptoms there may be underlying issues that led to the anxiety, depression, or mood swings in the first place. A teen might also have needs for better coping with their illness, an emotional outlet for expressing their frustrations, and types of support that medication cannot …show more content…

The solution to any problem is to attack it at the source. The source of the illness is very likely to be from childhood, as that it the period of time when they are prone to developing them, whether the causes may be obvious or not. Especially during adolescence, chemicals in the brain are increasing, decreasing, disappearing, or even developing. With all of the great internal changes in the body, it is very likely that chemicals may come to a point of imbalance. Especially with endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, the proportions may not end up being sufficient enough for the brain, which then may result in disorders like depression. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “parent-reported information from the 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health showed that one out of seven U.S. children aged two to eight years had a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder (MBDD).” Furthermore, the National Center for Children in Poverty have observed that around 20% of adolescents are afflicted, and between 50% and 75% of those adolescents with anxiety disorders develop the effects during puberty. The stress of school can significantly increase the chances of mental illness, so if teachers are going to bombard their students with work, they might as well give them some lessons on managing stress and elevating

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