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bonniesac has shared a video with you on YouTube: IN ORDER TO READ THE WORDS MORE CLEARLY, PLEASE WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY MODE. It is human nature to fear what we don't understand. Due to misunderstandings and inaccuracies made by the media,(everything from news reports to movies for example) our society's view has been distorted, which has created stigma about certain mental illnesses. DEFINITION OF STIGMA: a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation. DEFINITION OF MENTAL ILLNESS: n. Any of various conditions characterized by impairment of an individual's normal cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning, and caused by social, psychological, biochemical, genetic, or other factors, such as infection or head trauma. Also called emotional illness, mental disease, mental disorder. 'dictionary.com' Bottom line is that we all must get more educated and stop using our fears as excuses. For more info on mental il... more | |
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
bonniesac sent you a video: "Removing The Stigma of Mental Illness"
bonniesac sent you a video: "Reality of Recovery: A Documentary - Part 1 of 7"
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bonniesac has shared a video with you on YouTube: This is the first of 7 documentaries on you tube on peer led mental health, narrated by Nick Clooney, George's dad. 2008 Documentary highlighting the "Recovery" movement for those affected with Mental Illness. Part 1 of 7. | |
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