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Why do people fear or sometimes make fun of mental illness?

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people tend to fear things they do not fully understand or that are different, and I believe that is the case here. 
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People fear or sometimes make fun of mental illnesses because of their lack of understanding about how the illness affects the person and knowing the truth of a disorder is frightening so people would rather avoid it than be confronted with it. Making fun of someone and laughing is a defense mechanism of those who do not understand because they are unsure of how to react.


Answer: Lack of understanding and knowing the truth of a disorder is frightening



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