'Mental Illness In We Are The Ants'

“I think that we’re all mentally ill” quotes Stephen King, emphasizing our craving and desire for horror. But are we all? Or is it just a particular portion of the population? Although a sample of the population may maintain these qualities, is it an accurate representation of the entire population? Although King supports his claim with valid points and reasonable evidence, King’s approach is based on a biased perspective that explains the feelings of a particular portion of the population, and it lacks sufficient validity and support to be generalized to the greater population. Can it be a valid generalization? Do all people dare the nightmare?

In 1914 World War I began, Europe got quickly involved. As we know the United States is a neutral nation because George Washington believed in neutrality for this nation. President Woodrow Wilson announced that the U.S would stay neutral during World War I. Germany kept instigating the United States to get involved with this war so their decision was made. On April 6th 1917 the United States was fully in World War I. This was a smart decision of them to make.

Since the Middle Ages, people have been mistreating the mentally ill and retarded because they simply did not meet the norms that defined their society. Provoked by their unusual behavior and the lack of understanding of their actions, people who were not affected by the disorders began to isolate the mentally ill from the rest of society. To illustrate, during medieval times, society began locking the mentally ill behind iron gates between civilization and the wilderness; this symbolized the how society perceived the ill as part human and part beast. As time past, this cruel behavior developed into one that only punished severely those who were mentally ill and committed a heinous crime. Those with serious mental illness should not be punished or held accountable for their crimes because their mental

Mental illness is any ailment or condition that impacts the way a man considers, feels, carries on, and/or identifies with others and to his or her environment. In spite of the fact that the indications of emotional sickness can extend from mellow to extreme and are distinctive relying upon the kind of dysfunctional behavior, a man with an untreated maladjustment regularly can't adapt to life's everyday schedules and requests. Dysfunctional behavior alludes to an extensive variety of psychological well-being conditions that influence your state of mind, deduction, and conduct. The case of emotional instability incorporates depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, dietary issues and addictive practices. Be that as it may, an emotional well-being concern turns into a dysfunctional behavior when progressing signs and side effects cause regular stretch and influence your capacity to work, a prime example of symptoms shown by Asante's mother, Amina throughout the course of this novel.

The mental state of people is a significant matter in past and contemporary society that should be cared for and be continuously monitored. This is conveyed in author, Ken Kesey’s world renown novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. The novel depicts how the best way to positively affect the rehabilitation process for the mentally ill is to resurrect the humanity within the individual. This resurrection must be done by allowing patients to pursue their happiness. The men on the ward are clearly dynamic characters, they change slowly throughout the novel.

"Jails and prisons hold three times as many mentally ill people as mental health hospitals" (“Mentally Ill Prisoners”). This horrifying statistic directly reflects the mistreatment and inequity faced by the mentally ill in society, and speaks on behalf of the “356,000 inmates with serious mental illness in jails and state prisons” in the United States (How Many Individuals). Mentally ill inmates are not only often unfairly sentenced for non-violent crimes, but they are commonly mistreated by prison staff, deprived of proper treatment for their illnesses, and ultimately their stay only worsens their condition, leading to their speedy return to the system upon the expiration of their sentences. The sheer number of people with mental illnesses

However another book which also captivated my interest within the mental health field consisted of the novel entitled, The Beast: A Journey Through Depression, allowing a new discovery of the underlying complications people face with a specific mental illness. Author and portrayed key character of the book, Tracy Thompson allows readers to emerge into her own life, detailing traumatizing, and personal struggles throughout childhood to present day. However one main predominant theme which traveled throughout Tracy’s life is the mental illness of Depression, in which Tracy labels “The Beast”, which would constantly stalked her life approaching new attacks, and symptoms at any given time frame. Tracy’s story plot first emerges from her childhood

In 2008, Marya Hornbacher decided to publish a shocking account of her battle with bipolar disorder. It is not a romantic, happy-ending story. It is the real life account of what many people with bipolar struggle with every day. Unlike many people, Hornbacher had her family by her side every step of the way. Throughout the book she reaches dark and dreary places that no one wants to live though, let alone read about. However she always emerges on the other side with the help of her family. This book embodies the struggle of the mentally ill, as well as the importance of family: it is an important read for anyone that has a family member struggling with bipolar disorder.

Mental illness is a topic often used those who just do not quite fit in with how everyone acts. In literature, it is sometimes a device that can explain the actions of another. Mental illness however can be more than the urge to do something bizarre or act differently than the norms. It is something that is carried inside, often hidden, afraid to come out in the light of day. That is why it adds so much intrigue when it is introduced in a story.

Generally people with mental issues are cast aside in society. The mentally impaired are immediately labeled as different. Questions on what to do with these people are common. In literature they are seen being locked into a tower room where they are forced to live their days peeling back the yellow wallpaper. This confines the characters to a world where it's just them and their insanity. These characters are present in many different stories. Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Shakespeare's King Lear are two prime examples of characters suffering from mental disabilities and disorders. Although they are not locked in a tower, the mental illnesses are apparent when studying the Mad Hatter, Alice, King

In the book Of Mice and Men, the death of the beloved character Lennie started a conversation regarding mental health. Why isn’t anybody giving a hand to the ‘weak’? If you aren’t ‘strong’, does that seal your casket? Questions like these have made Of Mice and Men a timeless classic. A major obstacle millions are fighting is mental illness and they should have the right to medical assistance without having to face the stigma that society has put on this issue.

Issue #1: Stigma of Mental Illness Both Williams and Gaita employs the stigma against mental illness as a significant issue within both literary texts. Mental illness of the two prominent female characters within separate texts, namely Christine from Romulus my Father, and Laura from The Glass Menagerie is a prominent element in the story as it shapes the interpretation of the audience. The employment of these characters allow the author to shed light to values and attitudes of which the society holds against mental illness, irrespective of the time period. In The Glass Menagerie, Laura’s character serves as the victimised manifestation of mental illness.

In 1961 Thomas Szasz penned a book by the title The Myth of Mental Illness that would go on to cause quite the stir in the world of psychiatry. In the book, Szasz stated his belief that what most psychiatrists would label as mental illnesses are in fact not illnesses at all, but instead what he would go on to call “problems in living.” This article will take a critical approach at Szasz reasons for his belief in these “problems in living” including an objective outline of his argument, a discussion on the validity of the argument and its’ premises, and finally the strongest objections to the argument. Szasz is an important figure in modern psychiatry and his opinions are very divisive but certainly worth discussing.

RC Sproul "God has made us with a harmony of heart and head, thought and action. The more we know God, the more we are able to love God. The more we love Him, the more we seek to know Him." As you grasp what He does for you, you'll reflect what He expects. Growing and maturing in your ability to heed His warning signs culminates in worship - where we started! But not where He started! He loved you before the foundation of the world! It starts with Him, continues with Him, and finishes with Him. The only facet concerning you is which route you'll take? The wide path of destruction or the road less-traveled? READ TEXT

Does nurturing in an early childhood stage help to create a productive citizen? Yes, nurturing children, “ building a loving and caring relationship” in an early childhood stage allows young children to obtain a positive self-concept, reach social & emotional development, understand others, achieve physical growth0 and learn intellectually and morally (Love Our Children USA).