Researching about Schizophrenia brought me to a fascinating study that took place in Germany. The study was about the stereotypes of Schizophrenia. Although it is an interesting and well thought-out study, unfortunately the general public are not willing to read the thirteen pages its consisted of. This is why our goal is to educate, without bombarding one with information.
The study consisted of multiple statements of which the public had the following options to check off; agree, disagree, not know or be undecided. Through this process, it was concluded that the public had four main conceptions about the mentally ill;" they are dangerous, partly responsible for their condition, unpredictable and are unable to follow accepted social roles".
How can people think that one could be responsible for their mental illness as a result from "bad behavior"? Do we still live in the 18th century? Hasn't the world evolved, hasn't technology? So many people in this world are poorly educated, and it comes off as ignorance. We have to make people aware. Make them understand. Make them feel.
Study taken from: The Oxford Journal, http://tinyurl.com/2g7r8xk
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