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Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses, nevertheless they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is more accepting of those with physical than psychological illnesses or disabilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#illnesses #disabilities #society
A psychological illness is the reduced urge to communicate or reach out to the world due to minor defects within the human brain or an event that
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doing so. There are various types of mental illnesses which include autism, depression, stress, etc. A physical disability is more evident to the public eye because a physical piece of the body is not present and it can be conveyed by the use of wheelchairs or even crutches. In comparison, mental
disabilities
 aren't as evident due to the fact that individuals with these
conditions
 cannot be differentiated by eye.
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disabilities
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 the general public as opposed to mental health
conditions
. Upon seeing a mentally unhealthy person, people often see them as outcasts rather than looking towards them with pity. It is a habit
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 not only adults but
also
 children follow. Children have been taught since earlier stages that people with psychological problems are "crazy". Studies have proven that someone with depression could be equally as drained as an individual who suffers a serious physical disability and
this
 all depends on the mindset of the person diagnosed with
such
conditions
.
Furthermore
, facilities
such
 as therapy seem to be more costly in comparison to basic or free healthcare provided to patients. There are
also
 wider
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opportunities
oppurtunities
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opportunities
 for people with
disabilities
,
for instance
, there are parking spaces reserved for these individuals or even elevators installed in most buildings. In conclusion, I strongly agree with the fact that mental health
conditions
 are more widely disregarded as serious health problems as opposed to
disabilities
.
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