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Myth or Fact?


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Being a military brat, I've seen many walks of life.  In seeing this, I've come to realize each place I've been to, the people are the same.  You have people who may be mentally ill, people who are nice, mean, etc., etc.  Of course some of the lingo differs, but I mean the overall general "feel" to the people.  And all walks have these groups, rich, poor, middle...whatever.
 
Having a disability means nothing, having the ability to overcome yourself is everything.  We have this opportunity when no one else does.  Forget feeling sorry for us, we have a chance to do what so many aren't, can't even.  I'm taking this broken train until the tracks end, simply because it's my train.
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hardly an expert on the subject but I know that our city has the highest per capita homeless rate in the country.  I think it would be safe to say that many homeless people are also dealing with mental illness.  And there is plenty of research around relating to either people self medicating their mental illness with drugs or drugs contributing to the mental illness.
 
just like other former taboos of society,  this "dirty little secret" is slowly gaining exposure and hopefully experiencing a reduction in stigma.  When I mentioned to my boss a couple of years ago that I had Anxiety,  it was obvious he did not comprehend.
 
My present supervisors are getting an education.
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Myth: Most people with mental illness live on the streets or are in mental hospitals.

Fact: Over two-thirds of Americans who have a mental illness live in the community and lead productive lives. Most people who need hospitalization are only there for brief periods to get treatment and are then able to return home, just like people hospitalized for other conditions. Some people with mental illness do become homeless and could benefit from treatment and services.

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Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator

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