MENTAL ILLNESS IS NOT THE SAME

^{What do I mean by that statement. It should be obvious. Humans cannot escape illness, but certain types are more socially acceptable to the world. Mental Illness is not that acceptable. It cannot be readily defined and people facing it are not very likely to broadcast the news to friends and relatives. Mental Illness , and you are going to be surprised, is the leading cause of death in Canada. The majority of people living with a mental illness cannot afford the hundreds of dollars to visit a social worker and their visits should be covered by public health as are psychiatrists. As well so many mentally ill people are unemployed and underemployed. The government spends 51 Billion dollars a year on treating mental illness, but the treatment is reactionary not proactive. Is it possible to change direction? I am not sure. It is so difficult to diagnose mental illness. Where does the health worker draw the line between a worker who is a little odd but are they mentally ill? Is a hyperactive person mentally ill?  Is a seriously depressed person mentally ill?When the tests to measure mental illness are so vague how do you do an accurate diagnosis?  It is difficult and can lead to major financial problems for the health care budget.}

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