Despiteoverall improved perceptions of mental health, young adults (18-34)are more likely to feel shame and stigma. (Photo:Shutterstock)
An increasing number of Americans believe that people cansuccessfully manage or even overcome the issues surroundingbipolar, borderline personality and other kinds of mental healthdisorders, according to the American Psychological Association'ssurvey, “Americans Becoming More Open About MentalHealth.”
The Harris Poll surveyed more than a 1,000 U.S. adults on behalfof the APA and found that the vast majority believe that peoplewith mental health disorders can get better (86 percent), and thathaving a mental health disorder is nothing to be ashamed of (87percent).
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
