Mental Disabilities: Documentary Analysis

302 Words1 Page
bulb-icon

Recommended: Stigma essay introduction

Even if stigma were to be resolved, it would still be very difficult for those with mental disabilities to integrate back into society by themselves, but with the help of their community then the possibility should increase. The accounts of Elena Lindsay and Daniel Morris both display the importance of community outreach and how with it they both were able to become a part of society again and reduce some of their anxiety triggers associated with their conditions. Elena’s employment provided her stability and Daniel was able to find housing for himself in order to regain control of his life. I think it’s awful that a fifth of the homeless population, according to the documentary, have mental health conditions that go untreated and I believe

Show More
Related

  • Mental Disabilities: A Brief Summary And Analysis

    540 Words  | 2 Pages

    In 1987, Nancy Mairs argued that physical disabilities are not represented correctly in the media and television. And recently, Rosie Anaya disagrees by explaining that mental disability is suffering worse representation than physical disability. People with mental disabilities are not realistically portrayed on television. Thus, this unrealistic portrayal results in a negative stigma on mental disability and can further isolate those with disabilities.

    Read More

  • Girl Interrupted And American Horror Story: Insane Asylum

    1971 Words  | 4 Pages

    The stigma and negative associations that go with mental illness have been around as long as mental illness itself has been recognized. As society has advanced, little changes have been made to the deep-rooted ideas that go along with psychological disorders. It is clearly seen throughout history that people with mental illness are discriminated against, cast out of society, and deemed “damaged”. They are unable to escape the stigma that goes along with their illness, and are often left to defend themselves in a world that is not accepting of differences in people. Society needs to realize what it is doing, and how it is affecting these people who are affected with mental illness. If we continue to not help them, and to foster their illness, it will only get worse.

    Read More

  • Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities

    1568 Words  | 4 Pages

    Chapter thirteen has two subject matter that it discusses in some detail, mental illness and developmental disabilities. This review will be exploring the history, philosophy and theories of developmental disabilities. Social workers come in contact with many clients that have developmental disabilities, and the chapter gives a glimpse the history, problems, and theories related to developmental problems. Chapter thirteen explores the issues of dealing with developmental disabilities in the past and what is being done today to help social workers face the issues.

    Read More

  • Accidents Of Nature Analysis

    952 Words  | 2 Pages

    By that I am not saying that in this story the campers were perfect, because no they were not, but the campers did not stand out to be different to one another because they were all people with disabilities that were bound together. In this facility, these campers were able to be okay with who they really were and were not be ashamed by that. As shown (pgs. 112 & 113), these campers fought against stigma. Truthfully, these campers were able to see how stigma “marks you as different…” and were able to avoid that belief. In a true representation, Sara brought up the story “Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity” because it was a true depiction of what a person with a disability deals with. But in this story, the campers were able to be okay with their true self depiction. They did not have to be afraid to accept who they were. Most importantly, they did not have to deal with feelings of hopelessness, distress, shame and depression. The campers in this story are no lesser of a person than any human being in this world because of a disability and in this story, at this camp, they were able to truly have that feeling. These campers accepted themselves and the people around them and together they were able to express themselves as not people with disabilities but one as a whole. I truly believe that self-acceptance and avoidance of the so

    Read More

  • disability

    912 Words  | 2 Pages

    This movie had made an advocate out of me. Historically, we have been taught that people with disabilities are different and do not belong among us, because they are incompetent, cannot contribute to society or that they are dangerous. We’re still living with the legacy of people with disabilities being segregated, made invisible and devalued. The messages about people with disabilities need to be changed. There needs to be more integration of people with disabilities into our culture to balance out the message. Because of our history of abandonment and initialization, fear and stigma impact our choices more than they would if acceptance, community integration, and resources were a bigger part of our history.

    Read More

  • What Is Mental Health As A Social Justice Issue?

    1266 Words  | 3 Pages

    Throughout her presentation, she explains how public stigmas, once again, cause label avoidance pushing many who need help away from treatment. She then goes on to explain how these stereotyped behaviors cause discrimination towards people with a mental illness from employment to housing which only leads to the creation of more stigmas. Finally, she states how the impact of stigmas is associated with the reduction of self-esteem, overall poor health, and problems with interpersonal relationships (Willits). By using this presentation I am able to connect what we have learned about mental health stigmas to my article. First off, for example, Morris explains how psychiatric units invoke people to imagine a frightening place where insane patients are strapped down and poked and prodded for care (Morris). This stereotypical idea relates to how Willits described general stereotypes associated with mental illness such as crazy and dangerous (Willits). On top of that, Willits explained how these stigmas have negative consequences for patients (Willits). This relates to Morris’s explanation on how the stigma around institutions has caused these units to shut down forcing many people to be homeless or live in jail

    Read More

  • Homelessness and Mental Illness

    1085 Words  | 3 Pages

    Imagine a man on the streets, who society has forgotten. This man emits the smell of garbage; he has not bathed in months. This man sits quietly mumbling to himself. To the outer world he is just one of the many homeless, but little does society know that this man has a mental illness as well. Homelessness and mental illness are linked. These two happenings have similar beginnings. Homelessness is influenced by drug and alcohol disuse, being homeless at a young age, money problems, and trauma symptoms. Mental illness is caused by many of the same things, but it can also happen at birth. The effects that each entity has on a person are comparable. Rehabilitation is a necessary process if a victim of homelessness and or mental illness wants to rejoin society. Homelessness and mental illness have similar, if not the same causes, effects, and rehabilitations.

    Read More

  • Social Stigma For The Homeless

    1683 Words  | 4 Pages

    Today in the United States, there are over 1,750,000 adults living on the streets (Deforge, 2003). In a study by The National Center for Family Homelessness, 1 in 45 children are homeless. When one contemplates what it means to be homeless many words may come to mind: derelict, sad downtrodden, dirty, lazy, and many more. There is a stigma connected with the word homeless, and the people it describes. This research investigates how social stigma impacts the opportunities of homeless individuals in our country, as well as around the world. This is an issue that severely needs to be dealt with, because if society can improve the lives of the most unfortunate individuals in our society, society will improve the lives of everyone around as well. Like the old saying goes, “you’re team is only as good as your worst player,” so it is with society. Creating better living situations for the homeless could result in more jobs (building new homes, providing assistance, management), a community seems less run down (no more men and women sleeping on park benches or begging for money on the corner), happier individuals (somewhere to belong, people to talk to about their issues, they can get the help they need), and many other options. There are so many facets to this topic, that to truly delve into a solution one must use more than one perspective.

    Read More

  • The Mental Health Stigma in our Society

    1157 Words  | 3 Pages

    There are many ways in which the mentally ill are degraded and shamed. Most commonly, people are stated to be “depressed” rather than someone who “has depression”. It is a common perception that mental illnesses are not a priority when it comes to Government spending just as it is forgotten that most mental health disorders can be treated and lead a normal life if treatment is successful. The effect of this makes a sufferer feels embarrassed and feel dehumanized. A common perception is that they should be feared or looked down upon for something they have not caused. People experience stigma as a barrier that can affect nearly every aspect of life—limiting opportunities for employment, housing and education, causing the loss of family ...

    Read More

  • Mental Health Law In Australia

    1747 Words  | 4 Pages

    People affected by mental illness and impairments are among the most over-represented, vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community in relation to the criminal justice system. These people are entitled to rights and services that are constantly being denied, due to widespread stigmatisation and discrimination associated with mental illnesses. The disproportionate interaction of people affected by mental illnesses with the justice system is adversely affecting their prospects for fair treatments, costing the community as a whole. This paper will analyse the effectiveness of current laws applying to people affected by mental illnesses, as well as providing a history of mental health

    Read More

  • Raising a Child with a Disability

    729 Words  | 2 Pages

    Children with disabilities are more in the public eye than years ago, although they are still treated differently. Our society treats them differently from lack of education on special needs. The society labels them and make their lives more difficult than it has to be becau...

    Read More

  • Mental Stigma Essay

    1310 Words  | 3 Pages

    The stigma is created by the lack of knowledge, narrow-minded attitudes, and the acts of judgment against people who have a mental illness. The stigma results in extensive consequences for the individuals being affected. The stigma ends up becoming worse than the mental illness itself because it prevents individuals from seeking help during the early stages of the mental illness. There is even a vast availability of mental-health treatments that are effective, yet the majority of people experiencing problems related to mental-health does not seek help. 28% of the adult population of the United States have a diagnosable mental condition and only 8% seek treatment. These statistics help prove that stigma is one of the main reasons for individuals not willing to seek help. The individual fears being stigmatized. They fear being rejected by their loved ones and the general public. They do not want to be devalued. The way that individuals with mental illnesses are called “the mentally ill” in the media just makes the stigma even worse. This makes the person feel defined solely by their disability, which is inhumane. The person begins to feel less of a human being. In the media, they are viewed as being dangerous and violent, which results with inhumanity towards the individual. This just increases the negative stereotypes towards individuals with a mental

    Read More

  • Marginalized Group Research Paper

    357 Words  | 1 Pages

    Like any marginalized group, no one can understand what the marginalized person truly feels like on a day-to-day basis unless they were that person. Obviously, this is impossible. For the rest of society, individuals have a hard time understanding why those with mental

    Read More

  • Understanding the Disabled

    1223 Words  | 3 Pages

    While these three authors have different reasons to write their essays, be it media unfairness, ignorance, or ethical disputes, they all share a basic principle: The disabled are not viewed by the public as “normal people,” and they are unfairly cast away from the public eye. The disabled have the same capacity to love, desire and hurt as any other human being, and deserve all of the rights and privileges that we can offer them. They should be able to enter the same buildings, have representation in the media, and certainly be allowed the right to live.

    Read More

  • Discrimination Against People With Disabilities

    1586 Words  | 4 Pages

    ...eglected social issues in recent history (Barlow). People with disabilities often face societal barriers and disability evokes negative perceptions and discrimination in society. As a result of the stigma associated with disability, persons with disabilities are generally excluded from education, employment, and community life which deprives them of opportunities essential to their social development, health and well-being (Stefan). It is such barriers and discrimination that actually set people apart from society, in many cases making them a burden to the community. The ideas and concepts of equality and full participation for persons with disabilities have been developed very far on paper, but not in reality (Wallace). The government can make numerous laws against discrimination, but this does not change the way that people with disabilities are judged in society.

    Read More

More about Mental Disabilities: Documentary Analysis

Open Document