Disability Studies 1010A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Disability Studies, Mad Pride, Involuntary Treatment
24 Jun 2020
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The problem lies in the fact that is expensive to find help in other places, while there is a lack of knowledge about resources. People often don"t always seek help because of stigma. Depression can have a significant impact on you, but with the right resources, you can take control. Of canadians are affected by mental illness. It is caused by a combination of genetics and not seeking help from doctors. Mass institutionalization, involuntary treatment, and pathologizing gender identities. The solution is found in its causes: experiences of oppression, experiences of disenfranchisement, experiences of poverty. It suggests mapping the intersection of power and state. It also suggests applying disability studies concepts of voice, choice and agency. The individual model approach includes counselling services and pharmaceutical access. The societal model includes the yellow bench project and evolving assessment methodology. The existing medical individual model of mental illness has negative effects.
