Answer by Replace
In the past few decades, the stigma of mental/emotional illness has diminished greatly (thank God).
However, those conditions whose signs affect the public and/or family and friends are still demeaned and, all too often, stigmatized.
I'm not sure what you mean by "enrolled nurse". Nurses and nursing students could and should take on the role of advocate, defender, and adviser for those who have the problems.
Answer by Jared
Yeah what the lat person said! Stigma toward mental illness is very sad considering it can affect anyone at anytime. I just formed a new group for people that have or have a love one with mental illness. Sign up if you would like to post or offer advice.
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Answer by Roz Madrid
I guess, in a way, that I was lucky. Even though I lived most of my life in the city, my "manic meltdown" happened in a small, isolated community. Everybody knows everyone else's business, their history, and often their family too. So it's nearly impossible to keep secrets, and people tend to accept each other 'warts and all'.
While that was happening, my daughter was studying for her R.N. She's now a public health nurse. She finds it enjoyable and meaningful, especially her workshops with teenagers about sexual issues.
But between us, professional and impersonal "compassion" took a real beating. I guess it's relatively easy to be objective when it involves people on the street or in the Psych Ward. But when I was hospitalized, she chose not to visit me. Maybe her training had warned her about what to expect. Maybe my behaviour alienated her that badly.
From the school principal to the town drunk, people in this town may not understand the medical details, but they have been consistent in treating me as a human being. Along with 'meds', that attitude has been such an important part of getting my life back together.
The hardest part for me has been the attitude of "health providers", from the most highly-trained psychiatrist to student nurses. I don't realize how how cruel it is to treat someone as a "case", and not a person, another human being. Orthopedic surgeons do not assume an attitude of superiority with someone who has a broken leg. There's a LOT of work that needs to be done with those who work with people with mental health problems.
There is much potential for the nursing profession to help people with the stigma associated with mental health problems. I hope and expect that some nurses are able to make a real difference.
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Stigma of Mental Illness - "No Kidding, Me 2!"
Clip from "No Kidding, Me 2!" - Directed by Joe Pantoliano - Documentary about the stigma that surrounds mental illness like depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, or ADHD. For more info, please visit: www.nkm2.org
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