The Stigma Of People With Mental Illness

The Stigma:

• Incapable
• Lazy
• Unreliable
• Not a productive member of Society
• Burden
• Violent
• Attention seeking
• Unpredictable

The Reality:

• Just a person like you
• Multifaceted and complex
• Going through a tough and difficult time
• Trying to do the best they can
• Have abilities and aspirations that are valuable to the world!