Mental Illness Answers
How does one find a job helping those with mental illness?
Q. I have sought counselling for mental illness and would like to return the favour. How do i help those who are still struggling with mental illness? What jobs fall into this field and what type of schooling do you need?
Asked by Eek Saa - Sun Nov 21 21:51:21 2010 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Most jobs in the mental health field require only a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or the like), unless you're interesting in being a counselor/therapist, in which case you'd be required to have a Master's in Psychology or Social Worker. And there's also plenty of room for mental health Nurses and Psychiatrists. There are so many different positions you can have in this field. Case Manager, Skills Trainer, Behavioral Management, Support Services, Counseling, Psychosocial Treatment... gosh, this is a rich field. It really depends on what you're interested in doing, and how specific you want the target population you serve to be.
Answered by TheImport - Sun Nov 21 22:01:32 2010
Q. I have sought counselling for mental illness and would like to return the favour. How do i help those who are still struggling with mental illness? What jobs fall into this field and what type of schooling do you need?
Asked by Eek Saa - Sun Nov 21 21:51:21 2010 - - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Most jobs in the mental health field require only a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or the like), unless you're interesting in being a counselor/therapist, in which case you'd be required to have a Master's in Psychology or Social Worker. And there's also plenty of room for mental health Nurses and Psychiatrists. There are so many different positions you can have in this field. Case Manager, Skills Trainer, Behavioral Management, Support Services, Counseling, Psychosocial Treatment... gosh, this is a rich field. It really depends on what you're interested in doing, and how specific you want the target population you serve to be.
Answered by TheImport - Sun Nov 21 22:01:32 2010
How would you feel if you were labeled as having a mental illness?
Q. What would you do if you had a mental illness? Would you use the mental illness? Did you know that mental illness is another word for being crazy? How do you act normal, after people labeled you as having a mental illness?
Asked by A. Jackson - Sat Feb 28 17:45:02 2009 - - 12 Answers - Comments
A. I would like it. Genius is only one baby step away from madness.
Answered by M O R P H E U S - Sat Mar 7 12:56:46 2009
Q. What would you do if you had a mental illness? Would you use the mental illness? Did you know that mental illness is another word for being crazy? How do you act normal, after people labeled you as having a mental illness?
Asked by A. Jackson - Sat Feb 28 17:45:02 2009 - - 12 Answers - Comments
A. I would like it. Genius is only one baby step away from madness.
Answered by M O R P H E U S - Sat Mar 7 12:56:46 2009
What criteria is being used to reference great minds of history to mental illness?
Q. Are we basing this on historical documentation of their erratic behavior? I have often heard Van Gogh, and Poe referred to as manic depressive/schizophrenic/ ect. Albert Einstein as autistic/schizophrenic among numerous other dead greats now being diagnosed. Did we establish these assumptions to bring consolation to those suffering from mental illness, or in our pretentious faith in modern science decide to "label" any popular figure who's behavior did not conform to the standards of their time, and apply it to ours? I'm just curious and a little confused as the criteria for mental illness and specific diagnoses continues to "evolve" daily and remains subjective and inconsistent. Supposedly a "definititive… [cont.]
Asked by sarmirey - Fri Sep 21 03:24:20 2007 - - 5 Answers - Comments
A. These labels placed on historical figures are completely unsubstantiated and have no true value. If you look at the current manual used for diagnosis under the auspises of the APA (American Psychological Association) the DSM IV-TR there is a statement which says that the labels or diaqnoses noted in the manual are purely a form of short hand for mental health professionals and may descibe a group of behaviors which are consistent with a person with a mental disorder. It further states that the diagnosis can only be made after counseling and evaluation by the mental health provider. As no mental health provider can observe, speak with or in anyway directly evaluate any person who is deceased, any opinion of their behavior has no value,… [cont.]
Answered by US_DR_JD - Fri Sep 21 03:47:34 2007
Q. Are we basing this on historical documentation of their erratic behavior? I have often heard Van Gogh, and Poe referred to as manic depressive/schizophrenic/ ect. Albert Einstein as autistic/schizophrenic among numerous other dead greats now being diagnosed. Did we establish these assumptions to bring consolation to those suffering from mental illness, or in our pretentious faith in modern science decide to "label" any popular figure who's behavior did not conform to the standards of their time, and apply it to ours? I'm just curious and a little confused as the criteria for mental illness and specific diagnoses continues to "evolve" daily and remains subjective and inconsistent. Supposedly a "definititive… [cont.]
Asked by sarmirey - Fri Sep 21 03:24:20 2007 - - 5 Answers - Comments
A. These labels placed on historical figures are completely unsubstantiated and have no true value. If you look at the current manual used for diagnosis under the auspises of the APA (American Psychological Association) the DSM IV-TR there is a statement which says that the labels or diaqnoses noted in the manual are purely a form of short hand for mental health professionals and may descibe a group of behaviors which are consistent with a person with a mental disorder. It further states that the diagnosis can only be made after counseling and evaluation by the mental health provider. As no mental health provider can observe, speak with or in anyway directly evaluate any person who is deceased, any opinion of their behavior has no value,… [cont.]
Answered by US_DR_JD - Fri Sep 21 03:47:34 2007
What limitations does a mental illness cause on your life?
Q. What do you find you can't do? And want to do? And how do you cope with work or school and so on and so forth and what kind of things do you do to help with your mental illness without taking medication? I am getting new medication when I go back to the Psychiatrist on 8th March. And also, has anyone suffered from a Personality Disorder, Anxiety and/or Depression and got better? If so how ^_^ Thanks!
Asked by LN rA cI l VI mpA rN - Sat Feb 27 20:08:31 2010 - - 7 Answers - Comments
A. Every mental illness is different and everybody has different symptoms. Without medication you will find it difficult or impossible to function normally in society. I am so glad that you are getting a new medication in March, I hope that will help you. But remember there are the special therapies that teach you the skills you weren't able to learn in childhood.
Answered by Lila - Sat Feb 27 20:42:32 2010
Q. What do you find you can't do? And want to do? And how do you cope with work or school and so on and so forth and what kind of things do you do to help with your mental illness without taking medication? I am getting new medication when I go back to the Psychiatrist on 8th March. And also, has anyone suffered from a Personality Disorder, Anxiety and/or Depression and got better? If so how ^_^ Thanks!
Asked by LN rA cI l VI mpA rN - Sat Feb 27 20:08:31 2010 - - 7 Answers - Comments
A. Every mental illness is different and everybody has different symptoms. Without medication you will find it difficult or impossible to function normally in society. I am so glad that you are getting a new medication in March, I hope that will help you. But remember there are the special therapies that teach you the skills you weren't able to learn in childhood.
Answered by Lila - Sat Feb 27 20:42:32 2010
What is the difference between a mental illness and being mentally retarded?
Q. Doesn't a mental illness retard you?
Asked by Mister Answerman - Thu Sep 17 05:24:09 2009 - - 9 Answers - Comments
A. A MR person is generally born that way, won't sit up, crawl, walk or speak until much later than normal, if ever. The MR can occur at birth (cord wrapped around the neck, depriving the brain of oxygen, fetal trauma, etc.) The person with MR generally doesn't improve much in IQ, and that is only with special training. Sadly enough, MR people can also have MI. My profoundly MR nephew is now 14 and has indicated in his behavior and what little speech he has that he is depressed. (We have a LOT of MI in our family). When he is depressed, he doesn't want to ride his 'trike, which is a specially built adult tricycle with extra safety features. A mentally ill person, on the other hand, has a disease that usually onsets in the teens or… [cont.]
Answered by Pamela - Thu Sep 17 10:49:51 2009
Q. Doesn't a mental illness retard you?
Asked by Mister Answerman - Thu Sep 17 05:24:09 2009 - - 9 Answers - Comments
A. A MR person is generally born that way, won't sit up, crawl, walk or speak until much later than normal, if ever. The MR can occur at birth (cord wrapped around the neck, depriving the brain of oxygen, fetal trauma, etc.) The person with MR generally doesn't improve much in IQ, and that is only with special training. Sadly enough, MR people can also have MI. My profoundly MR nephew is now 14 and has indicated in his behavior and what little speech he has that he is depressed. (We have a LOT of MI in our family). When he is depressed, he doesn't want to ride his 'trike, which is a specially built adult tricycle with extra safety features. A mentally ill person, on the other hand, has a disease that usually onsets in the teens or… [cont.]
Answered by Pamela - Thu Sep 17 10:49:51 2009
Why is mental illness considered a disease and not a gift?
Q. People often bealieve that other people with mental illness are diseased. I have come to think that it is not an illness, but a gift. They have the power to see all sides, stay open minded, and close their minds to the world! Those my friends are true gifts, not diseases. I have personal experiences with bi-polarity and schizophrenia, i channled it into the arts, mainly poetry, my family does not know nor will they ever. The sun goes down the night stars stare, What is life if no one cares? So as i walk among the trees, Relieve me of my memories.
Asked by george - Sun Jan 2 03:04:27 2011 - - 10 Answers - Comments
A. I think people too often forget (or have never known) what defines a psychiatric disorder. Definition of a Mental Disorder according to The DSM-IV-TR/DSM-V is A. A behavioural or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual. B. That reflects an underlying psychobiological dysfunction. C. The consequences of which are clinically significant distress (e.g., a painful symptom) or disability (i.e., impairment in one or more important areas of functioning). D. Must not be merely an expectable response to common stressors and losses (for example, the loss of a loved one) or a culturally sanctioned response to a particular event (for example, trance states in religious rituals). E. That is not primarily a result of social… [cont.]
Answered by Mathieu - Sun Jan 2 07:11:40 2011
Q. People often bealieve that other people with mental illness are diseased. I have come to think that it is not an illness, but a gift. They have the power to see all sides, stay open minded, and close their minds to the world! Those my friends are true gifts, not diseases. I have personal experiences with bi-polarity and schizophrenia, i channled it into the arts, mainly poetry, my family does not know nor will they ever. The sun goes down the night stars stare, What is life if no one cares? So as i walk among the trees, Relieve me of my memories.
Asked by george - Sun Jan 2 03:04:27 2011 - - 10 Answers - Comments
A. I think people too often forget (or have never known) what defines a psychiatric disorder. Definition of a Mental Disorder according to The DSM-IV-TR/DSM-V is A. A behavioural or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual. B. That reflects an underlying psychobiological dysfunction. C. The consequences of which are clinically significant distress (e.g., a painful symptom) or disability (i.e., impairment in one or more important areas of functioning). D. Must not be merely an expectable response to common stressors and losses (for example, the loss of a loved one) or a culturally sanctioned response to a particular event (for example, trance states in religious rituals). E. That is not primarily a result of social… [cont.]
Answered by Mathieu - Sun Jan 2 07:11:40 2011
What is the difference between a mental illness and a mental disorder?
Q. Is there a difference between a mental disorder and a mental illness? I have heard yes and no but idk...
Asked by - Sat Jan 1 18:34:14 2011 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. First you should know that there are Mental Diseases and Mental Disorders. Mental Diseases are usually inherited and are caused by disruptions of brain chemicals called Serotonin and Neurotransmitters. It takes the right safe medication or medications to keep the Mental Disease under control so that one can live a happy and productive life. Mental Disorders are caused by trauma or traumas usually caused during childhood. Whatever the trauma or traumas the mind was not able to handle it in healthy ways. The mental and emotional growth of a person with a Mental Disorder like Borderline Personality Disorder stops at the age of the trauma. A person with a mental disorder must also take the right safe medications and specific therapies… [cont.]
Answered by Lila - Sat Jan 1 18:44:33 2011
Q. Is there a difference between a mental disorder and a mental illness? I have heard yes and no but idk...
Asked by - Sat Jan 1 18:34:14 2011 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. First you should know that there are Mental Diseases and Mental Disorders. Mental Diseases are usually inherited and are caused by disruptions of brain chemicals called Serotonin and Neurotransmitters. It takes the right safe medication or medications to keep the Mental Disease under control so that one can live a happy and productive life. Mental Disorders are caused by trauma or traumas usually caused during childhood. Whatever the trauma or traumas the mind was not able to handle it in healthy ways. The mental and emotional growth of a person with a Mental Disorder like Borderline Personality Disorder stops at the age of the trauma. A person with a mental disorder must also take the right safe medications and specific therapies… [cont.]
Answered by Lila - Sat Jan 1 18:44:33 2011
If a parent has a mental illness what percentage does the child have of obtaining the same disorder?
Q. Say the parent has 3 kids, would all of them get the same mental illness, would only one, or none if lucky? Thanks guys!
Asked by Mandi O - Fri Jun 25 21:22:46 2010 - - 7 Answers - Comments
A. You have a 50% chance of getting it if only one parent has it. If both parents have a mental illness you have more of a 80% chance. My parents both were mentally ill my father Bipolar and my with Chronic depression. I have borderline personality disorder My brother has chronic depression my sister is bipolar my little brother has already shown signs of Chronic depression.
Answered by ~ANNA~~ - Fri Jun 25 21:25:04 2010
Q. Say the parent has 3 kids, would all of them get the same mental illness, would only one, or none if lucky? Thanks guys!
Asked by Mandi O - Fri Jun 25 21:22:46 2010 - - 7 Answers - Comments
A. You have a 50% chance of getting it if only one parent has it. If both parents have a mental illness you have more of a 80% chance. My parents both were mentally ill my father Bipolar and my with Chronic depression. I have borderline personality disorder My brother has chronic depression my sister is bipolar my little brother has already shown signs of Chronic depression.
Answered by ~ANNA~~ - Fri Jun 25 21:25:04 2010
What are some other cultural conceptions on mental illness?
Q. Because the categorization of mental illness is based on social conceptions of human behaviour, I'm interested to know how mental illness perceved in other (non western) countries/cultures. I would like people to share any info or personal experience on the treatment and perception on what are considered mental disorders and how they differ from western psychiatry. I think with growing multi culturalism its interesting to know. Also what are some different spiritual/cultural ideas behind the treatment of disorders like psychosis, mania, personality disorders and depression?
Asked by Cracked Pepper - Wed Nov 12 04:10:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. I dont know about other cultures but I do know that in Russia at one time they had a serial killer and they denied that there was one for around 4 years (their claim was something like how could anyone be so evil in a workers paradise) This also happened in China as well. other then those two places I am not sure. (all that I know is from reading about serial killers. I dont recall the russian dude's name, or the chinese either, but you can find out about them more on any website about serial killers)
Answered by Big Richard Cheney - Wed Nov 12 04:19:45 2008
Q. Because the categorization of mental illness is based on social conceptions of human behaviour, I'm interested to know how mental illness perceved in other (non western) countries/cultures. I would like people to share any info or personal experience on the treatment and perception on what are considered mental disorders and how they differ from western psychiatry. I think with growing multi culturalism its interesting to know. Also what are some different spiritual/cultural ideas behind the treatment of disorders like psychosis, mania, personality disorders and depression?
Asked by Cracked Pepper - Wed Nov 12 04:10:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. I dont know about other cultures but I do know that in Russia at one time they had a serial killer and they denied that there was one for around 4 years (their claim was something like how could anyone be so evil in a workers paradise) This also happened in China as well. other then those two places I am not sure. (all that I know is from reading about serial killers. I dont recall the russian dude's name, or the chinese either, but you can find out about them more on any website about serial killers)
Answered by Big Richard Cheney - Wed Nov 12 04:19:45 2008
how do you deal with an undiagnosed mental illness in family?
Q. What can someone do to deal with a 62 year old family member whom is obviously suffering from an mental illness, but refuses to get help, or acknowledge it? He self medicates with alcohol and prescription drugs. He alienates/can't get along with others, his only friend is the TV, has drastic mood swings and disorganized/illogical thinking. Is there a professional out there that can give me some tips? Thank you for your really great answers. Unfortunately the doctor he does see is a pill pusher. How do you think he gets those prescription meds. He won't go to another dr. because he likes getting the drugs and the brush off!!
Asked by Cabochick23 - Tue Aug 14 14:45:05 2007 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Sometimes those in our families need help and they blame everyone else around them instead of looking at themselves. These people make others need to go for therapy because they refuse to look in the mirror. If you cannot get them to seek the help they are in need of, go talk to someone so that you can learn the best way to cope with them. These people drain the energy out of those closest to them. Get the help you need so you can deal with this situation. Best Wishes
Answered by Hopefully Helpful - Tue Aug 14 14:56:02 2007
Q. What can someone do to deal with a 62 year old family member whom is obviously suffering from an mental illness, but refuses to get help, or acknowledge it? He self medicates with alcohol and prescription drugs. He alienates/can't get along with others, his only friend is the TV, has drastic mood swings and disorganized/illogical thinking. Is there a professional out there that can give me some tips? Thank you for your really great answers. Unfortunately the doctor he does see is a pill pusher. How do you think he gets those prescription meds. He won't go to another dr. because he likes getting the drugs and the brush off!!
Asked by Cabochick23 - Tue Aug 14 14:45:05 2007 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Sometimes those in our families need help and they blame everyone else around them instead of looking at themselves. These people make others need to go for therapy because they refuse to look in the mirror. If you cannot get them to seek the help they are in need of, go talk to someone so that you can learn the best way to cope with them. These people drain the energy out of those closest to them. Get the help you need so you can deal with this situation. Best Wishes
Answered by Hopefully Helpful - Tue Aug 14 14:56:02 2007
Why is nymphomania considered a mental illness in women but not men?
Q. A lot of men are crazy horn dogs but they get away with it because "their men, their born with higher sex drives." So why is nymphomania considered a mental illness in women who are as horny or hornier than men?
Asked by Nurse Joker - Fri Jan 15 23:45:24 2010 - - 8 Answers - Comments
A. Stupid double-standards:( And I guess it sorta makes sense that guys naturally have a higher sex drive, just like they're naturally more aggressive, and often d-bags. You're completely right, though, it's ridiculously unfair. Hahah, great question, though!
Answered by Livi - Fri Jan 15 23:54:01 2010
Q. A lot of men are crazy horn dogs but they get away with it because "their men, their born with higher sex drives." So why is nymphomania considered a mental illness in women who are as horny or hornier than men?
Asked by Nurse Joker - Fri Jan 15 23:45:24 2010 - - 8 Answers - Comments
A. Stupid double-standards:( And I guess it sorta makes sense that guys naturally have a higher sex drive, just like they're naturally more aggressive, and often d-bags. You're completely right, though, it's ridiculously unfair. Hahah, great question, though!
Answered by Livi - Fri Jan 15 23:54:01 2010
Could most mental illness be a natural maturation process?
Q. I think I read an article one time that said everyone goes through a depression at least once in their lifetime. Depression is a mental illness. If everyone has a mental illness at least once in their lifetime, why the shame-stigma on this natural maturation process? Also, we are taught that hopelessness is learned. Isn't it realized rather than learned? Hopelessness is a truth in life and we all tend to suffer from it at least once in our lives wouldn't you say?
Asked by Baby Hitler - Thu Mar 13 19:31:55 2008 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. NO!!! most mental illness aren't part of the natural maturation process. Mental illness most of them are determined by chemical imbalances in the brain. Being depressed and being clinically depressed aren't the same thing. And not every one becomes clinically depressed. IF what you saw in the article was correct than everyone would experince a clinical depression and that's not true.
Answered by Kathryn R - Thu Mar 13 23:54:26 2008
Q. I think I read an article one time that said everyone goes through a depression at least once in their lifetime. Depression is a mental illness. If everyone has a mental illness at least once in their lifetime, why the shame-stigma on this natural maturation process? Also, we are taught that hopelessness is learned. Isn't it realized rather than learned? Hopelessness is a truth in life and we all tend to suffer from it at least once in our lives wouldn't you say?
Asked by Baby Hitler - Thu Mar 13 19:31:55 2008 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. NO!!! most mental illness aren't part of the natural maturation process. Mental illness most of them are determined by chemical imbalances in the brain. Being depressed and being clinically depressed aren't the same thing. And not every one becomes clinically depressed. IF what you saw in the article was correct than everyone would experince a clinical depression and that's not true.
Answered by Kathryn R - Thu Mar 13 23:54:26 2008
Which mental illness could be used in a public service announcement?
Q. For Anthro i have to make a video with my partners & we have to make a PSA about a mental illness. Which ones do you think could be portrayed or acted out? Or which one do you think should be announced?
Asked by HeadBanger - Wed Oct 15 22:35:02 2008 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Depression is a easy one to portray and its very serious
Answered by nigramaniac - Wed Oct 15 22:43:36 2008
Q. For Anthro i have to make a video with my partners & we have to make a PSA about a mental illness. Which ones do you think could be portrayed or acted out? Or which one do you think should be announced?
Asked by HeadBanger - Wed Oct 15 22:35:02 2008 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Depression is a easy one to portray and its very serious
Answered by nigramaniac - Wed Oct 15 22:43:36 2008
What was the mental illness that James Frey claimed to have?
Q. Either it was James Frey, or someone else, but I remember that there was someone who wrote a memoir but it wasn't true and he was diagnosed with some sort of mental illness, or he claimed to have it. What was it?
Asked by Kimarichan - Fri Sep 26 09:57:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Addiction
Answered by deb - Fri Sep 26 11:56:58 2008
Q. Either it was James Frey, or someone else, but I remember that there was someone who wrote a memoir but it wasn't true and he was diagnosed with some sort of mental illness, or he claimed to have it. What was it?
Asked by Kimarichan - Fri Sep 26 09:57:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Addiction
Answered by deb - Fri Sep 26 11:56:58 2008
When did the symptoms of your mental illness start showing?
Q. When did the symptoms of your mental illness start showing? Did they start showing suddenly? Was it after a breakdown? What age did they start showing? Oh yeah, what is your mental illness?
Asked by Gavin.. - Wed Jun 4 16:58:29 2008 - - 6 Answers - Comments
A. Well, I have been depressed for quite awhile and I also suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I was abused at the age of 12 or 13 and my symptoms of depression first began showing up at the age of 15, when I wa so depressed that I wanted to hurt myself. The symptoms of PTSD started at the age of 18, when I still hadn't talked about my history of abuse and it was still repressed. I remember hearing this one triggering song and I had terrible flashbacks. The symptoms of PTSD were quite sudden but the depression has been going on for years. This is the first year where I feel significantly less depressed because I have found the right therapist, the right meds and the right friends to give me their support. Good luck to all of you
Answered by sktgrl119 - Wed Jun 4 17:12:16 2008
Q. When did the symptoms of your mental illness start showing? Did they start showing suddenly? Was it after a breakdown? What age did they start showing? Oh yeah, what is your mental illness?
Asked by Gavin.. - Wed Jun 4 16:58:29 2008 - - 6 Answers - Comments
A. Well, I have been depressed for quite awhile and I also suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I was abused at the age of 12 or 13 and my symptoms of depression first began showing up at the age of 15, when I wa so depressed that I wanted to hurt myself. The symptoms of PTSD started at the age of 18, when I still hadn't talked about my history of abuse and it was still repressed. I remember hearing this one triggering song and I had terrible flashbacks. The symptoms of PTSD were quite sudden but the depression has been going on for years. This is the first year where I feel significantly less depressed because I have found the right therapist, the right meds and the right friends to give me their support. Good luck to all of you
Answered by sktgrl119 - Wed Jun 4 17:12:16 2008
What mental illness did that Virginia Tech shooter have?
Q. I heard it on the news but I couldn't quite hear it right. Can someone tell me more about this illness and what is it called? And why in the F would someone give a gun to someone with a mental illness?
Asked by Dragon Queen - Sun Sep 2 15:37:54 2007 - - 9 Answers - Comments
A. I believe it was called selective mutism, I could be wrong though. It means he had trouble speaking in social settings when it was expected of him. What Is Selective Mutism? Selective Mutism is a complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a childa s inability to speak in select social settings, such as school. These children understand language and are able to talk normally in settings where they are comfortable, secure and relaxed. Over 90% of children with Selective Mutism also have social phobia or social anxiety, and some experts view Selective Mutism as a symptom of social anxiety. Others view it as a separate, but related, disorder. It is not yet understood why some individuals develop typical symptoms of social… [cont.]
Answered by .. - Sun Sep 2 21:39:26 2007
Q. I heard it on the news but I couldn't quite hear it right. Can someone tell me more about this illness and what is it called? And why in the F would someone give a gun to someone with a mental illness?
Asked by Dragon Queen - Sun Sep 2 15:37:54 2007 - - 9 Answers - Comments
A. I believe it was called selective mutism, I could be wrong though. It means he had trouble speaking in social settings when it was expected of him. What Is Selective Mutism? Selective Mutism is a complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a childa s inability to speak in select social settings, such as school. These children understand language and are able to talk normally in settings where they are comfortable, secure and relaxed. Over 90% of children with Selective Mutism also have social phobia or social anxiety, and some experts view Selective Mutism as a symptom of social anxiety. Others view it as a separate, but related, disorder. It is not yet understood why some individuals develop typical symptoms of social… [cont.]
Answered by .. - Sun Sep 2 21:39:26 2007
Why do people think a mental illness is a weakness?
Q. Alright first thing is first I have nothing against people who have long or short term mental illnesses. There are many people out there who have something against people with mental illness, & I am wondering why is that I think its a lack of knowledge and people see people with mental illness as one and not by individual qualities & uniqueness. Why do people think that a mental illness is a weakness and scared? Do you think mental illnesses are a weakness or not and explain, & please be consecrate and think before you speak.
Asked by Irresistible Me ;) - Wed Oct 22 16:08:22 2008 - - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Well, I don't think mental illness is any more a sign of weakness than having diabetes or a cold. If we could control it, it really would not be an illness now would it? Anyone who thinks that it is a sign of weakness is simply not looking at the situation correctly.
Answered by chris n - Wed Oct 22 16:20:39 2008
Q. Alright first thing is first I have nothing against people who have long or short term mental illnesses. There are many people out there who have something against people with mental illness, & I am wondering why is that I think its a lack of knowledge and people see people with mental illness as one and not by individual qualities & uniqueness. Why do people think that a mental illness is a weakness and scared? Do you think mental illnesses are a weakness or not and explain, & please be consecrate and think before you speak.
Asked by Irresistible Me ;) - Wed Oct 22 16:08:22 2008 - - 5 Answers - Comments
A. Well, I don't think mental illness is any more a sign of weakness than having diabetes or a cold. If we could control it, it really would not be an illness now would it? Anyone who thinks that it is a sign of weakness is simply not looking at the situation correctly.
Answered by chris n - Wed Oct 22 16:20:39 2008
How do you tell the difference from a mental illness and attention seaking?
Q. A family member of mine has a mental illness but their therapist said it was attention seeking and their psychiatrist said it was just behavioral even though she did give her a diagnose. They both seem to have no interest in helping her. How do I know if she really does have a diagnose or if she is just seeking attention?
Asked by Bella - Sun Jan 25 17:19:27 2009 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Certainly there is some underlying diagnosis when people do negative things for attention. My experience has been with a variety of mental health patients, with a variety of disorders. One that has such a sign and symptom is Borderline Personality Disorder but far be it from me to say that is her diagnosis. I don't know.
Answered by micheleann62 - Sun Jan 25 18:13:11 2009
Q. A family member of mine has a mental illness but their therapist said it was attention seeking and their psychiatrist said it was just behavioral even though she did give her a diagnose. They both seem to have no interest in helping her. How do I know if she really does have a diagnose or if she is just seeking attention?
Asked by Bella - Sun Jan 25 17:19:27 2009 - - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Certainly there is some underlying diagnosis when people do negative things for attention. My experience has been with a variety of mental health patients, with a variety of disorders. One that has such a sign and symptom is Borderline Personality Disorder but far be it from me to say that is her diagnosis. I don't know.
Answered by micheleann62 - Sun Jan 25 18:13:11 2009
How can a mental illness affect the victims family?
Q. In my family studies class we have to do a report on mental illness and how it can affect the victims family. I will elaborate futher on what you suggest. I have the basics like financial strain, emotional strain, loss of income, emotional detachment between members of the family, arguments between members of the family, resentment. Can anyone give me a few more? Thanks!
Asked by Rylee S - Sat Oct 23 23:47:50 2010 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. You do have some of the basics down. There is one that enters the picture if the person needs long-term care (as in unable to take care of himself)--who's going to take care of him? Someone has to make the legal and medical decisions for one who is mentally incapable.
Answered by flyingbug - Sun Oct 24 00:37:28 2010
Q. In my family studies class we have to do a report on mental illness and how it can affect the victims family. I will elaborate futher on what you suggest. I have the basics like financial strain, emotional strain, loss of income, emotional detachment between members of the family, arguments between members of the family, resentment. Can anyone give me a few more? Thanks!
Asked by Rylee S - Sat Oct 23 23:47:50 2010 - - 4 Answers - Comments
A. You do have some of the basics down. There is one that enters the picture if the person needs long-term care (as in unable to take care of himself)--who's going to take care of him? Someone has to make the legal and medical decisions for one who is mentally incapable.
Answered by flyingbug - Sun Oct 24 00:37:28 2010
Is having a lack of empathy for others a sign of mental illness?
Q. Recently, a person announced his wife had cancer. To many, this would cause them to cry or feel very sorry for this person and his wife. I however, do not feel anything. I know I should feel for the person but I don't. I am quite concerned with this because my mother had mental illness and I am not sure if she may have passed her illness to me through genetics. So would this lack of empathy for this person and his wife be a sign of mental illness?
Asked by stewieisall - Tue Jan 4 21:30:35 2011 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. It is hard to say. Usually a lack of empathy and sympathy for others is a symptom of a personality disorder. However, you may just not be able to put yourself in this man's shoes and understand how hard this event is for him. This is what we do when someone tells us news like this...we think of how we would feel if this cancer victim were our own spouse or parent. Perhaps you need to be cognitive of this.
Answered by Judy & Charlie - Tue Jan 4 21:43:32 2011
Q. Recently, a person announced his wife had cancer. To many, this would cause them to cry or feel very sorry for this person and his wife. I however, do not feel anything. I know I should feel for the person but I don't. I am quite concerned with this because my mother had mental illness and I am not sure if she may have passed her illness to me through genetics. So would this lack of empathy for this person and his wife be a sign of mental illness?
Asked by stewieisall - Tue Jan 4 21:30:35 2011 - - 3 Answers - Comments
A. It is hard to say. Usually a lack of empathy and sympathy for others is a symptom of a personality disorder. However, you may just not be able to put yourself in this man's shoes and understand how hard this event is for him. This is what we do when someone tells us news like this...we think of how we would feel if this cancer victim were our own spouse or parent. Perhaps you need to be cognitive of this.
Answered by Judy & Charlie - Tue Jan 4 21:43:32 2011
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Early history. References to mental disorders in early Egyptian, Indian, Greek, and Roman writings show that the physicians and the philosophers who contemplated problems of human behaviour regarded mental illnesses as a reflection of the displeasure of the gods or as evidence of demoniac possession. Only a few realized that sufferers from mental illnesses should be treated humanely rather than exorcised, punished, or banished. Certain Greek medical writers, however, notably Hippocrates (flourished 400 BC), regarded mental disorders as diseases to be understood in terms of disturbed physiology. Hippocrates and his followers emphasized natural causes, clinical observation, and brain pathology in the study of mental disorders. Later Greek medical writers, including those who practiced in Imperial Rome, set out treatment programs for mental illness, including quiet, occupation, and the use of drugs such as the purgative hellebore. It is probable that most psychotic people during ancient times were cared for by their families and that those who were thought to be dangerous to themselves or others were detained at home by relatives or hired keepers.
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