Mental Health

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to seven percent of people living in the U.S are suffering from bipolar. Bipolar is classified into three different types according to this book, in an attempt to distinguish between people with varying symptoms. The first type, type one describes people who have clear manic and depressed cycles. The second type, type 2 describes individuals whose cycles are unequal and for the most part have mainly depressed cycles with occasional manic symptoms. Type 3 is described as an unofficial category and this category applies to those who had their first episode triggered from taking antidepressants. Reading this book is helpful to those living with bipolar and their families as it can help create awareness and knowledge and help with the stigma that is associated with bipolar.

News and feature articles from all fields of science. (2017, February 28). Bower, B.Retrieved September 24, 2017, from http://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org Mental illness may be a common life experience

This is an open web source article that states that according to a study most people will have an experience with mental illness by the time they reach 38 years old. The article states that everyone will experience some sort of mental illness at some point in their lives. The article goes on to compare mental illness to the flu or a broken bone. This comparison shows that mental illness is more common than people would think. The article addresses the stigma associated with mental illness and the fact that if people would realize just how common mental illnesses are then less stigma would be attached to them.

Corrigan, P.W., PsyD (2005). On the Stigma of Mental Illness: Practical Strategies for Research and Social Change. Washington, D.C.: APA American Psychological Association

This book discusses the stigma that is associated with mental illness and the discrimination that one might encounter from it.

Corrigan,P (2004). University of Chicago How stigma interferes with mental heath care.

In this article it is discussed how individuals who treatment for mental illness would benefit but opt not to seek treatment or discontinue treatment due to stigma. The article also addresses that stigma is harmful in two ways, it is harmful because it can destroy a person’s self-esteem. It is also harmful because people miss out on interaction with others. In this article the author speaks about the implementation of anti-stigma programs and other programs that would aid in seeking care and treatment.

Conner, K.O, Lee, B, & Brown, C. (2011, March 18). Journal of aging studies Attitudes and beliefs about mental health among African American older adults suffering from depression

This journal article discusses how blacks view treatment of mental illness versus whites. In this article the author discusses that African Americans are less likely to seek treatment for mental health issues than whites. African Americans are less likely to be treated for mental illness due to their beliefs. Differences in cultures may be the reason behind the differences in blacks and whites when it comes to seeking treatment.

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