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AWARENESS OF THE CAUSE

Mental illness is prevalent in the United States today. It is considered to be a major public health issue that affects twenty percent of adults. However, the real numbers of those suffering is likely to be much higher. People with a mental illness often feel uncomfortable or afraid of seeking help. They feel that if their work colleagues or friends find out about their condition, they will be judged negatively. Fortunately, society is becoming more accepting of the many types of mental illnesses and their treatments.

“People become attached to their burdens sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them.” – George Bernard Shaw

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” – William Shakespeare

“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear.” – C.S. Lewis

“Depression is being colorblind and constantly told how colorful the world is.” – Atticus

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