Mental health disorders affect nearly 20 percent

#6 Discussion

Mental health disorders affect nearly 20 percent of American adults; nearly 4 percent are severely impaired and classified as having serious mental illness. (SMI) These disorders are often associated with chronic physical illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. They also increase the risk of physical injury and death through accidents, violence, and suicide. (Stuart, 2013).

1. How would you describe recognizing mental health as essential to physical health; And how might mental health related issues hinder physical recovery?
2. Do you believe human interaction with mental health self-help over the internet can be personally and socially transformative? Describe the benefits and challenges of this method of connection.
3. Reflecting on what you have learned so far in this class -How can society help people with mental health problems or prevent its development ?