Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
Wed Nov 19, 2014, 07:39 PM Nov 2014

Massachusetts NAMI chapter survey on attitudes toward mental illness

http://www.namimass.org/wp-content/uploads/NAMI-Mass-Mental-Health-Survey-release-FINAL-2.docx

• Ninety-four percent say mental illness is a serious issue in the United States;
• Ninety-five percent say society has an obligation to care for and provide services to people with mental illness;
• Seventy-two percent say their view of mental illness has changed over the years, with 97 percent becoming more sympathetic;
• One in five say they have – or have had – a mental illness;
• Only 27 percent said Massachusetts government is doing a good job helping people with mental illness;
• Ninety-eight percent say as long as people with mental illness are treated effectively, they can lead normal and productive lives;
• Ninety percent strongly believe people with mental illness face significant prejudice.

“The survey reveals a public that may be further along when it comes to thoughtful public policy than many may believe,” according to John Marttila, president of Marttila Strategies, who oversaw the survey’s design. “It shows that, by and large, voters get that mental illness is a brain disorder which requires treatment. They believe that our society has an obligation to care for and provide services for people with mental illness, including facilities, spending and adoption of a more tolerant attitude.”
2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Massachusetts NAMI chapter survey on attitudes toward mental illness (Original Post) HereSince1628 Nov 2014 OP
"Ninety percent strongly believe people with mental illness face significant prejudice." postatomic Nov 2014 #1
In the UK people believe mentally illness causes the greatest discrimination. HereSince1628 Nov 2014 #2

postatomic

(1,771 posts)
1. "Ninety percent strongly believe people with mental illness face significant prejudice."
Wed Nov 19, 2014, 10:07 PM
Nov 2014

I'm slowly learning to keep my mouth shut with regards to my mental health issues. I know that's wrong but I find that most people are not only very judgmental, they also don't know how to communicate with me on this issue. So, I just hide in the shadows.

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
2. In the UK people believe mentally illness causes the greatest discrimination.
Wed Nov 19, 2014, 10:25 PM
Nov 2014

In the US people are surprisingly ignorant of the level of discrimination aimed at the mentally disordered

Those 80-90% unemployment rates mentioned in the what I posted the other day aren't simply self-inflicted.

Latest Discussions»Support Forums»Mental Health Information»Massachusetts NAMI chapte...