Attitudes to mentally ill improve

[HuckleB]

Attitudes to mentally ill improve

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4152259.stm

"People in Scotland are becoming more understanding of mental health problems and more tolerant of those who suffer from them, according to new research.

The results of the Scottish Executive survey suggested that there was now widespread acceptance of the fact that anyone can suffer from such problems.

It is only the second time that a National Survey of Public Attitudes to Mental Health has been carried out.

Researchers have published their findings from about 1,500 interviews.

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[Stew225]

1. Our country can learn from Scotland's example.

My family has been touched by mental illness, although before it happened they were all high achievers and stable people.

It is an insidious disease and I pray that we follow the example of the Scots.

[Warpy]

2. People in the US still think it's a MORAL failing and a choice

[Southpaw Bookworm]

3. Learned that in church

That psychology and mental illness were all symptoms of the selfishness of secular society, that it was just a matter of not praying enough.

However, having been present when my beloved grandmother had a nervous breakdown, I knew better.