Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134183268
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Summary Introduction

To discuss: Terms that hurt mental health people.

Introduction: A negative perception on people, conditions, or situations is called stigma. A usual stigma regarding people is describing him/her as irresponsible, dangerous, and requiring care constantly.

Over 3% to 5% of people attribute to the total violence relating to seriously mental ill. Not all mentally affected people have problems of being violent. Though, it is likely that these people become victims of violence. However, they remain a productive member having regular job and normal life.

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