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<\/figure><\/li>As the discussion continued, Lockwood shared many shocking statistics about mental illnesses within the United States.
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\u201cApproximately 58% of adults do not receive services for their illness,\u201d Lockwood said. \u201cWith one in five adults suffering from a mental illness each year, this means that many people are battling with their illness on their own.\u201d
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Lockwood continued saying 42% of employers believe that individuals with mental illnesses cannot succeed in the workplace. Due to misconceptions about mental illness, many individuals find themselves stuck behind pervasive barriers, such as overcriminalization in comparison to other groups, difficulty finding and maintaining jobs, and struggling to find housing.
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Moving on from workplace statistics, Man discussed how mental illnesses are portrayed within the media.
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\u201cOn Primetime television, 25% of individuals with mental illness are portrayed as being aggressive, violent, delusional, and often display irrational behavior,\u201d Man said.
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In order to decrease stigma, the general public needs to be provided with correct information rather than overdramatization within the media. Both Lockwood and Man suggest that informational sessions about mental illnesses decrease stigma and provide an opportunity for individuals to learn how to avoid hurtful labels, use respectful language, and remember to treat people as human beings rather than a diagnosis.
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