Cherokee Regional Medical Center issued the following announcement on May 12.
Mental Health Monday brought to you by Senior Life Solutions at Cherokee Regional Medical Center: Myth vs Fact
Myth: People with mental illness are violent and dangerous.
Fact: Within the last few years, the U.S. has had an increase in mass violence. Whenever these tragedies take place, the media is quick to judge the suspects and label them as “mentally disturbed” or “mentally ill.” In reality, hate is not a mental illness. Only 5% of violent crimes in the U.S. are committed by people with serious mental illness.
The unfortunate truth is that individuals with mental illness are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. There is no reason to fear a person with a mental illness just because of their diagnosis.
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Source: Cherokee Regional Medical Center
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