Mental illness can affect anyone
Posted by Nabil El-Ghoroury May 18, 2008 01:44AM
Family members. Neighbors. Co-workers. Children. Elderly. Rich. Poor. Black. White.
Mental illness can affect anyone -- no matter what age, sex, gender or ethnic background. And it strikes more people than cancer or diabetes. About 44 million Americans experience some type of mental disorder each year, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.
Without proper treatment, individuals with mental illness can wind up in unnecessary situations, such as finding themselves unemployed or homeless. They may commit suicide or resort to substance abuse.
May marks Mental Health Month. It's important to bring mental health issues to the front burner and raise awareness that treatment and help is available. Psychologists can help those with mental illness by reducing the suffering that people experience and increasing the effectiveness with which they live. Research from the American Psychological Association shows that 50 percent of patients noticeably improve after eight therapy sessions.
Mental Health Month also is an opportunity to reach out to someone you know who may be suffering from mental health issues and encourage them to contact a mental health professional. The Ohio Psychological Association has an online referral network and self-help resources.
El-Ghoroury is a member of the Ohio Psychological Association.
Posted by Nabil El-Ghoroury May 18, 2008 01:44AM
Family members. Neighbors. Co-workers. Children. Elderly. Rich. Poor. Black. White.
Mental illness can affect anyone -- no matter what age, sex, gender or ethnic background. And it strikes more people than cancer or diabetes. About 44 million Americans experience some type of mental disorder each year, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.
Without proper treatment, individuals with mental illness can wind up in unnecessary situations, such as finding themselves unemployed or homeless. They may commit suicide or resort to substance abuse.
May marks Mental Health Month. It's important to bring mental health issues to the front burner and raise awareness that treatment and help is available. Psychologists can help those with mental illness by reducing the suffering that people experience and increasing the effectiveness with which they live. Research from the American Psychological Association shows that 50 percent of patients noticeably improve after eight therapy sessions.
Mental Health Month also is an opportunity to reach out to someone you know who may be suffering from mental health issues and encourage them to contact a mental health professional. The Ohio Psychological Association has an online referral network and self-help resources.
El-Ghoroury is a member of the Ohio Psychological Association.
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