Question

Society's views of mental illness reflect a social construction of the notion of mental illness rather than the reality, and can result in feelings of distrust, embarrassment, and fear for people who carry the burden of the diagnosis of mental illness.

A) True
B) False

Answer 1

True,Society's views of mental illness are socially constructed and can result in stigmatization, discrimination, and inadequate healthcare for individuals with mental disorders.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement in the question, 'Society's views of mental illness reflect a social construction of the notion of mental illness rather than the reality, and can result in feelings of distrust, embarrassment, and fear for people who carry the burden of the diagnosis of mental illness', is true.

Sociologist Erving Goffman (1963) explained how social stigmas can marginalize individuals with mental illness, causing society to view them in a negative light. These stigmas can lead to discrimination and inadequate healthcare for those with mental disorders.

Additionally, the cultural meaning of illness and the social construction of medical knowledge contribute to the stigmatization of mental illness.