Approximatel y one-third will attempt suicide and, eventually, about 1 out of 10 will take their families viewed schizophrenia, one of the most devastating mental illnesses, as the result of bad parenting rather than as a developmental brain disease.  Stigma leads others to avoid living, socializing or working with, renting to, or employing people with mental disorders, especially severe disorders such as schizophrenia.

serves to do is provide insight for the sufferer, into their own illness, their own thought processes, their own behaviors, and the ways they can change these items to help accelerate their recovery. own lives. (CDC) Chosen Mental/Behavior al Disease or Disorder Treatment Modalities Cultural Beliefs/Practices Affecting this Disease Epidemiological Statistics Available Consumer Resources (e.g., financing, information, support) Impact on Society Alzheimer’s Disease  The U.S. Food and Drug Administrat  Memory loss is a natural part of aging. (Myth)  Alzheimer’s  More than 5 million Americans are living  Websites:  . net   In 2016, caregivers provided on estimated 18.2

ion (FDA) has approved two types of medication s to treat Alzheimer’s . (Cholineste rase inhibitors- Aricept, Exelon, Razadyne. Memantine - Naenda)  Education on how to treat the disease.