The ‘Facing Mental Illness’ infographic lays out the details of mental illness to reduce the stigma in today’s society. A hot topic of debate, mental illness has long been a discussion that has taken place in American society, but has recently been more vehemently focused on following the Connecticut shootings last week.
The tragic shootings brought up issues of gun control, and, perhaps more importantly, reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. In a society where mental illness is not surrounded by a cloud of fear it is believed that those who are suffering can more easily seek the treatment that is needed. Under half of people in the United States that have any kind of mental illness seek treatment. The ‘Facing Mental Illness’ infographic is a great way to learn about the prevalence of mental illnesses in America.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Reducing Stigma
- Creating informative graphics and infographics to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness.
- Increasing Awareness
- Using visual representations such as infographics to educate the public about the prevalence of mental illnesses in society.
- Promoting Treatment
- Utilizing graphics and infographics to encourage those with mental illness to seek treatment without fear of stigma.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Healthcare
- Creating informative graphics and infographics to educate healthcare professionals and the public about mental illness and destigmatize seeking treatment.
- Education
- Incorporating graphics and infographics into curriculum to educate students and raise awareness about mental illnesses and the importance of seeking help.
- Technology
- Developing interactive digital graphics and infographics to engage and inform the general public about mental illness and promote treatment options.
