• Mental health disorders are treatable disorders.
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Mental health disorders are treatable disorders. As with many illnesses, the earlier that treatment can begin, the more effective it is and the greater the likelihood that recurrence can be prevented.
...People suffering from a mental health problem or illness are encouraged to call the County of San Diego’s Access and Crisis Line at (800) 479-3339 for information and referral to a mental health service provider.
...When we are mentally healthy, we enjoy our life and environment, and the people in it. We can be creative, learn, try new things, and take risks. We are better able to cope with difficult times in our personal and professional lives. We feel the sadness and anger that can come with the death of a loved one, a job loss or relationship problems and other difficult events, but in time, we are able to get on with and enjoy our lives once again.
...Article edited by Dr. Piedad Garcia, Ed.D. LCSW, Assistant Deputy Director, County of San Diego, Mental Health Services.
This article was written with information from "Elimination Stigma and Discrimination Against Persons With Mental Health Disabilities" a draft made by the Members of the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission on June 2007. To obtain the complete document please visit the California Department of Mental Health Services on http://www.dmh.ca.gov/PEIStatewideProjects/AdvisoryCommittee.asp
and select: Eliminating Stigma and Discrimination Against Persons with Mental Health Disabilities: A Project of the California Mental Health Services Act.
Celinda’s Story is one of the “Stop Stigma stories” that are gathered by The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA to help promote social inclusion and to inspire others with the hope of recovery from mental illnesses. For more information about the “Stop Stigma stories” or to share your personal story please visit:
http://www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov/publications/mystory/mystoryguidelines.aspx
The content of this publication "Stigma and Discrimination Affects the Rights of Individuals and their Quality of Life" was updated with the most recent information available on the topic. It is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission from County of San Diego Mental Health Services HHSA.
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