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More Interesting Facts:

Depressive illness is not just a "case of the blues", but a biological disorder. The two most common types of depressive illness are unipolar and bipolar. Nearly ten million Americans over the age of eighteen will have depression during their lifetime, and 1.3 million will have bipolar. The good news is that depressive illness is highly treatable.

Violence among people with mental illness is not common, they are more often the victims of crime than its perpetrators.

Treatment for mental illnesses include medication, counseling, rehabilitation programs in hospitals and in the community. With good treatment, many people can go on with their lives, hold responsible jobs, have families, go to school, have hobbies and enjoy life.

Stigma means damage to a reputation. Its the subtle and not so subtle shame and ridicule our society places on mental illness. Stigma keeps mental illness in the closet. It prevents people from seeking treatment. It stifles funding for services and research. Stigma closes minds and fuels discrimination.

To help, cal NAMI today at (847) 516-9991.