Comments on: Mental Health Stigmatization: A Report of the GNIF http://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/ Topics from multidimensional biopsychosocial perspectives. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:25:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Morgan Monroehttp://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-597933 Morgan Monroe Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:32:57 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-597933 It is easier for us to ignore the problem than really attack the problem, due to the stigma of mental illness, but then lack of education can shortchange our current policies. Will be studying this more to get a better grasp on it. It is easier for us to ignore the problem than really attack the problem, due to the stigma of mental illness, but then lack of education can shortchange our current policies. Will be studying this more to get a better grasp on it.

]]> By: Why So Serious About The Self? | Brain Bloggerhttp://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-590887 Why So Serious About The Self? | Brain Blogger Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:01:46 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-590887 [...] You have seen movies in which characters have acted violently. Many times, these characters also have a mental illness. Violence is one common stereotype of psychological disorders, along with rebellion and child-like behavior. In The Dark Knightand Me, Myself, and Irene, a character has multiple personality disorder, which is said to cause demonic or mean behavior. Harvey Dent develops a second, evil personality called Two-Face, while Charley Baileygates is known to lash out at random due to his other, less friendly, personality. In each character, mental illness is shown to bring out violence, instead of many other possible behaviors. As such, these movies add to the stigma that surrounds mental disorders. [...] [...] You have seen movies in which characters have acted violently. Many times, these characters also have a mental illness. Violence is one common stereotype of psychological disorders, along with rebellion and child-like behavior. In The Dark Knightand Me, Myself, and Irene, a character has multiple personality disorder, which is said to cause demonic or mean behavior. Harvey Dent develops a second, evil personality called Two-Face, while Charley Baileygates is known to lash out at random due to his other, less friendly, personality. In each character, mental illness is shown to bring out violence, instead of many other possible behaviors. As such, these movies add to the stigma that surrounds mental disorders. [...]

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]]> By: GNIF Brain Blogger » Blog Archive » The Synapse, Volume 1, Issue 7http://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-49849 GNIF Brain Blogger » Blog Archive » The Synapse, Volume 1, Issue 7 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:40:15 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-49849 [...] widespread societal stigma against mental illness. Our very own GNIF Brain Blogger posts a thorough report that defines the problem, its massive effects, and methods to solve it with full academic [...] [...] widespread societal stigma against mental illness. Our very own GNIF Brain Blogger posts a thorough report that defines the problem, its massive effects, and methods to solve it with full academic [...]

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]]> By: selfimprovementlibrary.com »http://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-665 selfimprovementlibrary.com » Fri, 01 Sep 2006 03:38:49 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-665 [...] Mental Health Stigmatization: A Report of the GNIFGNIF Brain Blogger, CA - Jul 31, 2006… a reduction in stigma should have the therapeutic effect of improving self-esteem … that would give rise to feelings of hopelessness and lowered self-confidence. … [...] [...] Mental Health Stigmatization: A Report of the GNIFGNIF Brain Blogger, CA - Jul 31, 2006… a reduction in stigma should have the therapeutic effect of improving self-esteem … that would give rise to feelings of hopelessness and lowered self-confidence. … [...]

]]> By: Mandy Lelliotthttp://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-562 Mandy Lelliott Fri, 04 Aug 2006 23:40:15 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-562 PERFECT article - and just what I needed to read at the right time! I sent a copy to my doctor - who *obviously* needed a little more understanding of Mental Health, stigma and discrimination. PERFECT article – and just what I needed to read at the right time!
I sent a copy to my doctor – who *obviously* needed a little more understanding of Mental Health, stigma and discrimination.

]]> By: staffpsyhttp://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-484 staffpsy Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:35:24 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-484 wow what a great thorough article! wow what a great thorough article!

]]> By: parityfanatichttp://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-481 parityfanatic Tue, 01 Aug 2006 13:16:48 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/2006/07/31/mental-health-stigmatization-a-report-of-the-gnif/#comment-481 Excellent article ! It is definitely true that the great majority of our citizens lack factual information regarding mental illness. Discussing illness to most people is a downer. Isn't the real problem- not enough individuals are effected with mental illness? It's easier for society to ignore the problem than really attack the illness head on. Better to isolate those afflicted, pretend they are not really sick...perhaps, those individuals are just weak? If society in general REALLY cared, would Health insurance exist with no mental illness benefits? Would politicians be fighting in Washington for the legal right to sell discriminatory second-rate insurance coverage in every state to avoid state mandates that require mental illness coverages? What really matters? Sell more policies that cover less conditions at a lower price to generate MORE profits? I'm still waiting for an article that suggests we outsource Mental illness patients to India to lower medical costs !I'm convinced that the reason Cancer & Heart patients get substantial health care in the USA is because the number of people afflicted is so large; politically these people can not be ignored!Can the mentally ill be ignored politically? Hell- Yes! As far as I am concerned, Stigma concerning mental illness will only lessen when MORE people are outraged regarding mental health insurance coverage & demand equality in coverages !Want to reduce stigma? Get the mentally ill the mental health care they need & deserve. Provide them more than 2nd rate health insurance.. Excellent article !
It is definitely true that the great majority of our citizens lack factual information regarding mental illness. Discussing illness to most people is a downer. Isn’t the real problem- not enough individuals are effected with mental illness? It’s easier for society to ignore the problem than really attack the illness head on. Better to isolate those afflicted, pretend they are not really sick…perhaps, those individuals are just weak?
If society in general REALLY cared, would Health insurance exist with no mental illness benefits? Would politicians be fighting in Washington for the legal right to sell discriminatory second-rate insurance coverage in every state to avoid state mandates that require mental illness coverages?
What really matters? Sell more policies that cover less conditions at a lower price to generate MORE profits?
I’m still waiting for an article that suggests we outsource Mental illness patients to India to lower medical costs !

I’m convinced that the reason Cancer & Heart patients get substantial health care in the USA is because the number of people afflicted is so large; politically these people can not be ignored!

Can the mentally ill be ignored politically? Hell- Yes!
As far as I am concerned, Stigma concerning mental illness will only lessen when MORE people are outraged regarding mental health insurance coverage & demand equality in coverages !

Want to reduce stigma? Get the mentally ill the mental health care they need & deserve. Provide them more than 2nd rate health insurance.

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