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involuntary treatment
There is a national debate over new laws that expand the use of involuntary treatment for people with severe mental illness. Consider the history of involuntary treatment, civil rights concerns, and the helplessness of many family members of a mentally ill person who is not receiving care. Then test your beliefs with an interactive "devil's advocate" and weigh-in on the debate.


personal stories
One out of five people experience mental illness, and the effects of it touch all of us, from family members to co-workers to neighbors. View video excerpts of those featured in the documentary and hear from other survivors, their loved ones and mental health professionals on the challenges of mental illness. New! Add your opinion in an online poll.


stigmachallenge
Is mental illness more common than cancer or heart disease? How accessible is treatment? Is mental illness a precursor of violence? Test your knowledge on these questions and more. Then check your answers and tabulate your score in this interactive feature.

 




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