Mental Health

So many people have breakdowns now. Why do we have so many people with mental health problems today? What is it about our society that causes so much pain?

Originally posted by Mr. Love
So many people have breakdowns now. Why do we have so many people with mental health problems today? What is it about our society that causes so much pain?

Can you please provide some supportive information that shows that mental health problems are higher today then in the past. There is a possibility that they are the same as the past compared to population.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Can you please provide some supportive information that shows that mental health problems are higher today then in the past. There is a possibility that they are the same as the past compared to population.

I can show all manner of statistics. Rise in suicide rate increased use of mood altering prescription drugs. It's all common knowledge though.

Originally posted by Mr. Love
I can show all manner of statistics. Rise in suicide rate increased use of mood altering prescription drugs. It's all common knowledge though.

Or is it all urban legend? The population has risen and awareness has increased.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Or is it all urban legend? The population has risen and awareness has increased.

No, statistics show increased use. Suicide rates have gone up.

Originally posted by Mr. Love
No, statistics show increased use. Suicide rates have gone up.

But suicide rates going up do not mean that more people are committing suicide compared to population. It maybe that a certain % of a given population will commit suicide, and sense the population has gone up, then the number of people committing suicide has also increased. However, the % has stayed the same.

BIPOLARBEAR

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
But suicide rates going up do not mean that more people are committing suicide compared to population. It maybe that a certain % of a given population will commit suicide, and sense the population has gone up, then the number of people committing suicide has also increased. However, the % has stayed the same.

The percentage per capita in developed countries is obviously what people discuss and yes, it has gone up.

Originally posted by Mr. Love
The percentage per capita in developed countries is obviously what people discuss and yes, it has gone up.

How do you know this?

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
How do you know this?

Because its what all the statistics state. Google it if you really don't know.

Originally posted by Mr. Love
Because its what all the statistics state. Google it if you really don't know.

I think you are making an assumption.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
I think you are making an assumption.

You're wrong, it's that simple.

Originally posted by Mr. Love
You're wrong, it's that simple.

Then prove me wrong. This is your thread; please provide support for your claim.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Then prove me wrong. This is your thread; please provide support for your claim.

I don't have to provide evidence. You disagree with a statement I made. I stand by that statement; You need to prove it's wrong. However this should help you see how I am right and you are not.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Rise+in+Suicide+per+capita&meta=

Originally posted by Mr. Love
I don't have to provide evidence. You disagree with a statement I made. I stand by that statement; You need to prove it's wrong. However this should help you see how I am right and you are not.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Rise+in+Suicide+per+capita&meta=

You made the thread; the burden of proof is yours.

It depends what type of mental illness, it seems rather ignorant to lump them all in together.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
It depends what type of mental illness, it seems rather ignorant to lump them all in together.

Then lets just stick with low mood and depression at all levels.

Is it ignorant though, seeing as so many types are on the rise?

Originally posted by Mr. Love
Then lets just stick with low mood and depression at all levels.

Is it ignorant though, seeing as so many types are on the rise?

Get your head out your ass and give us some damn links.

Not everyone is a genius like you and frankly, this idiot is insulted!

Originally posted by Mr. Love
Then lets just stick with low mood and depression at all levels.

Is it ignorant though, seeing as so many types are on the rise?

I would say that it would still be ignorant, yes.

Depression is probably not on the rise at all, just more documented. The rationale has also changed over time, people are typically more willing to admit there is something wrong than in the past.

http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2007/r070906.htm

I could find lots of others for other groups. I apologise for insulting anyone. 😉