PSYA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Dorothea Dix, Philippe Pinel, Involuntary Treatment
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Previously: we described some psychological disorders affecting people. More than 20% of us would benefit from treating our issues. Attitudes toward therapy have changed over the years (brene brown"s. 10% of the canadian population seeks treatment for mental health issues. 35-55 adults seek therapy more than 55+ and under 35. Asians and natives are less likely to seek mental health treatment. There is still a level of stigma as well as several barriers to effective mental health treatment. 30% of people with depression or an anxiety disorder studied had went to therapy. 66% of people do not seek help from the mental health system at all. Half of those who get treatment, delay to do so. No easily definable line between ill" and healthy". People try not to see themselves as mentally ill because it"s a sign of weakness or failure to them. Some may not trust psychologists or psychiatrists.
