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Posted 8/9/2019 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
Many people who have struggled with mental illness elect to seek treatment for their illness.

And some of them in America must go on state disability while they're recovering, as they can't work full time at a job because of their issues.

But some of them are able to overcome their illness and get off being on disability, and are able to work full time once again.

However, some of them are unable to do so and must stay on disability for the rest of their lives.

Having to be on state disability for the rest of your life, to me, is not complete successful psychiatric treatment. To me, it's partial success.

But at the same time, I'm glad that many individuals are able to make progress in fighting their illness, even if they never fully recover and never are able to work full time once again. They are able to live happy, productive lives in spite of it.
Posted 8/22/2019 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
The dichotomy is mental illness still stigmatized and thus how does one find employment when there is no processess that assist those in being more productive?

I know none of your country...in Australia we have dedicated providers and companies who employ those with a functional mental illness.

Programs alike the ndis are promoting great change. Having strong discrimination laws is important. Here people can wiek on the disability pension up to a certain figure or medical determined hrs. This promotes motivation and gives people a sense of contributing to the community and increasing their self efficacy.

Some will need the lifelong pension... But unless you adopt a non productive model then change is deminished and people rot. Great topic. HT
Posted 8/22/2019 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
I worry about people who can't prove their disability and are forced to work menial jobs to survive. If there is even such a job. There are many who slip through the cracks and don't get the help that they need.

Just another aspect. I am happy for the individuals who get help.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 8/23/2019 8:40 AM (GMT 0)
I do hear ya karen. Some countries no pensions...period. And yes meaningful employment....a model Australia is focusing on. It is much harder than it was to get disability here...it was hard enough...now a cruel process. Something u guys know.

Yep people slip thru gaps....and they aren't little gaps anymore. Sad...every voice pf advocavy os imperative to promote change.
HT
Posted 8/23/2019 1:27 PM (GMT 0)
That is so true Jamie,

Mental health problems are a disability. Though a lot of us can function on the proper medication. But I tried to get disability and they said I could work in a ticket booth. Which there aren't any around here. I had fibromyalgia and depression. I guess I am one of the ones that slipped though the cracks. Though I am still managing to make it.

On getting back on topic of this thread... (sorry, I got us side tracked) I think getting disability is a successful treatment as long as medications needed are obtained. As long as people can stay somewhat active in their lives. Mentally and physically. I think that the disability monies help them to live a somewhat normal life.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 8/24/2019 12:44 AM (GMT 0)
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