https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj NON-APPARENT DISABILITIES en-us 2017-10-20 13:16:10 UTC 2018-03-01 02:58:04 UTC hello@padlet.com aamuhvic https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/200169979 Mental illness is one in the same with disabilities in my opinion. You do not have control over the way functions just like you do not have control over if you are born disabled. The stigma associated with mental illness is the fact that people "choose" to be like that, that it is a fake thing or that people who have it are crazy. All of these things are false but it creates a toxic enviornment for students with illness. ]]> 2017-10-24 19:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/200169979 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/200191595 In my opinion mental illness, and disabilities are the same. You do not have any control over your disabilities, or mental illnesses. The stigma associated with mental illness is being a room by yourself in a hospital. You are not allowed to leave, and the people that work there wear white jackets. I think that this stigma is false, because there are people that have the mentioned mental illnesses live on there own, and live there lives. There are ways that you can get around, or deal with your mental illness so that you do not have to be hospitalized. ]]> 2017-10-24 20:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/200191595 sevans514 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/200199527 These two things are both you don't have a say in or can control whether you have them or not, you just have to learn how to manage them and still live your life. I think the stigma is wrong because there shouldn't be any shame or thoughts of being any less of a human being just because you have a mental illness. Most of these people learn to manage their conditions and live "normal" lives and most of us probably couldn't walk down the street and point out people that have not take medication or go to therapy for bipolar disorder or depression. ]]> 2017-10-24 20:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/200199527 whitelog0316 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/200259051 I believe that both mental illnesses and disabilities can be very impactful on a persons life. I would not say that mental illnesses are worse than disabilities because one could be more extreme than the other. I believe that mental illness is a disability. It has a negative impact on your daily life. The stigma around mental illness is part of the reason people do not go out and get the help they need in order to get better. To be able to suck up the pride and take the "humility" is very brave to most people and not worth getting the mental help. In order to get the help we must swallow our pride and just go. ]]> 2017-10-25 03:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/200259051 scott7048 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201007667 I think that there are many commonalities between mental illnesses and disabilities. In many ways both have profound effects upon individual's lives but in both cases the individual should not be defined by their mental illness or disability. With proper treatments/accommodations each individual can contribute much to society. The stigma surrounding mental illness is most likely derived from fear. When we acknowledge that mental illnesses affect regular people and can happen to anyone it leaves individuals feeling vulnerable but when we try to select a set "type" of people we feel more at ease because we are able to lie to ourselves and say that it can not happen to us. My mother had bipolar disorder and I can certainly attest that for the majority of her life she operated in a way that would have been deemed "normal".]]> 2017-10-26 19:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201007667 jlshellabarg https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201042883 There are a lot of factors that both mental illnesses and disabilities have in common, but they are not the same thing whatsoever. I would not say that one is worse than the other and if I did then that would be completely incorrect because I have not been in the shoes of neither. The stigma of mental illnesses make me really sad because NO one is better than another. Every human has their own flaws and reasoning behind that, but how is it fair to judge one for something they could not help. I wish I could change that and I will enforce behavior rules to be assertive and respectful as a teacher, but it is just a way of life. Everyone judges one another for looks, lack of work ethic, grades, ANYTHING. ]]> 2017-10-26 22:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201042883 reedsinger1 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201047395 I think that mental illness' don't get the same treatment as disabilities, I also think that they are equally as bad, because both of them effect who you are and limit what you can do. I think the stigma associated with disabilities is that "they're all in your head, you can get over them. There are people out there who have it worse". That's not right, they are considered a disability, and should be treated like it. ]]> 2017-10-26 22:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201047395 nakrumm https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201049646 Mental illnesses are much harder to assist students with because there is no physical thing we can do to assist them. Mental illnesses take place inside the individual, all housed within the brain. Mental illness can be categorized as a non visible disability because it effects the brain and how it has the individual interacts with the world around them. ]]> 2017-10-26 23:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201049646 chesterthefourth https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201051205 I think that mental illness is, in its self, a disability. Though it would fall under the umbrella of non-apparent disability, it is one nonetheless. I think that there is a stigma that: it doesn't exist, it is able to be controlled, or it is simply an excuse to use. ]]> 2017-10-26 23:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201051205 slwebb2017 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201052149 I think mental illnesses could be considered a type of disability. I think they definitely have to be treated differently, but every student needs individual attention and help sometimes. I think there is a stigma of people faking mental illnesses or they are just overreacting to situations around them. They want people to just get over it. Since lots of people aren't highly educated on mental illnesses, they do not know how to handle them.]]> 2017-10-26 23:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201052149 cwsteele https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201059248 Mental illness is definitely a disability! It can hinder the individual greatly depending on the severity and type of mental illness. Both mental illness and the disabilities that we learned about in previous videos can be considered invisible at times. Which can hinder the individual even more from constantly trying to hide their condition -> energy draining. The stigma with mental illness sucks because people think that it will just get better. I've seen the idea that therapy is a waste of money, and with little concern over mental illness in general. As if its just a one time thing and you can just "cheer up" or "get over it".]]> 2017-10-27 00:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201059248 ljmarsh https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201059890 I think mental illnesses can definitely be characterized as a disability. Much like other disabilities, mental illnesses can disrupt someone's ability to function in a modern society. I think it is important for people to understand that people who suffer from all types of disabilities can not get rid of it or hide it in anyway because it is a part of who they are.]]> 2017-10-27 00:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201059890 rlechner https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201069522 Mental illness is a disability. They affect how a student performs in school. For example, a student which anxiety deserves accommodations to succeed just as much as a student with other disabilities. The stigma behind mental illness just creates that much more of a challenge for people dealing with mental illnesses. The thought that dealing with a mental illness is something that must be down on your own is what hurts students and people everywhere.]]> 2017-10-27 01:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201069522 nkern1998 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201070012 Mental illnesses are different from disabilities in that they are often caused by neurological imbalances and can possibly be treated, while disabilities are mostly permanent. I think that the affects that mental disorders can have on learning can be similar to disabilities in that they distract the student from learning and can occupy the mind. I do believe that mental illness could be classified as a disability because it impairs the person's ability to function in a way similar to people without illness. The stigma associated with mental illness is ridiculous because many people do not see it as a real problem. Many think that mental illness is "all in your head" and you . will get over it, and it is never as simple as that.]]> 2017-10-27 02:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201070012 jebabbitt https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201076628 I think that a mental illness is different from a disability. I think that all mental illness is born with, while not all disabilities are. I think a lot of people are more confused and more scared of a mental illness. also, mental illness is a lot harder to deal and cope with because of how tricky the brain can be, diagnosing and treating can nearly be impossible. ]]> 2017-10-27 03:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201076628 ejanepuckett https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201080144 Mental illnesses are disabilities. They cause real issues with every day tasks. As a person who suffers from mental illnesses, depression and anxiety, I can say from experience that mental illnesses can be just as frustrating and challenging as disabilities. I believe there are a lot of stigmas associated with mental illness, a huge factor is that we live in a world where everyone wants you to be perfect, but your brain can't quite fit in. It's a struggle to fight with your brain because you know its irrational but you cannot help it. One that upsets me a lot is when people like to say they have a mental illness, or it gets played up by novels/movies to where it seems like its no big deal, or that someone is faking a mental illness and "Why can't you just be happy?" or "Why can't you just stop?" because it's not that easy.]]> 2017-10-27 03:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201080144 wmbrink https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201085231 For me I've always considered mental illnesses a form of disability. While they may not seem as severe to those who aren't struggling they uproot someones life and ability to function, similar to disabilities. Just as with disabilities I think schools should work to have services available that can help students deal with the adverse effects of a mental illness. I hate that a society we don't accept people with these illnesses. By making it seem like having this thing they can control is bad we keep them from getting the help they need to live a normal life. With the recent surge of people coming forward to get help there's been a startling backlash, which to me is unacceptable, everyone should be able to get the help they need without feeling like they're flawed.]]> 2017-10-27 04:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201085231 sharvey2015 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201087843 When I was younger mental illness was really never talked about. I didn't know that people suffered this why. It wasn't until I was a freshman that I knew things can be sad. It can be sad for a long time. Mental illness is so debilitating and just like a disability it is hard to look past. I feel like the stigma has shifted as there are more and more memes about them. It's hard to talk about it openly on a social level so people try to make jokes about them so they can be more vocal. Jokes aren't always the best way to express things, but when I get really sad I start laughing, weirdest thing ever. But the absolute wrong way to handle it, or tell someone how to handle it is to tell them to "get over it" or call them names like you're weak. The hardest thing in the world is to look at someone's photo, know that they've killed them self, and know if they had reached out to anybody that that person would've been begging at them not to do it. We need to start talking about this more. It breaks my heart every single time I see it. I've been told to think about at least 6 people that would be impacted if you weren't here. ]]> 2017-10-27 05:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201087843 nickrnagel https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201091771 I definitely think tat mental illness is a disability. Firstly, they inhibit people from being able to live their normal day-to-day lives by changing how a person feels about a situation. For example, being in a large group setting can be hard for some with anxiety, they might feel self-conscious or overwhelmed. There is a large stigma from uneducated people that people can just get over their mental illnesses. This stems from people thinking they have felt nervous and depressed before and thing it is similar to having anxiety or depression. This is obviously not the case as it is much more difficult to have the illness.]]> 2017-10-27 06:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201091771 amfleckenste https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201092377 Mental Illnesses are a type of disability, but being defined as a disability may still be up for debate. I believe that there are two sides on this topic. I have learned about mental disorders in IB Psychology and Sociology in high school and comparing the two is something we discussed. Within societies views of mental illness it is important to define them as disabilities for medical, social security, and employment reasons. 
The stigma that is associated with them upsets me, though. Because no one deserves their struggles or life to be stigmatized. The truth is out there for all of these illnesses with evidence, research, and many examples. Some how though, people still push them aside unless they have actual connections to them in their own lives. 
Combating myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes about these mental illnesses are important in ending societies negative view of mental illnesses. I would hope that eventually people would feel less scared to get help for their mental illnesses and more able to speak out. Like the OCD video states, knowledge and understanding will help those seek help. 
These different TedEd videos and the first video by Topic Simply about mental illnesses are important to watch because just the basics of what someone with medical disorders faces can help us not be ignorant or make assumptions not based on fact. Many do not know the nuisances or details behind mental illnesses. Help seems to be the most important factor in addressing mental illnesses, helping others and seeking help as the individual diagnosed.
Compared to disabilities, those with mental illnesses do not always get help. It is hard to ask for and the treatment is promising, but not always perfect. They also have medical conditions, but they are less addressed or understood in society. ]]> 2017-10-27 06:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201092377 mdsantin https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201197642 I feel that mental illness, because of the fact that it is not physically visible, if often casted off as being fake or not as serious as it actually is. I do feel that mental illnesses are disabilities, as they can hinder someone's ability to function in certain ways. To me, the stigma surrounding mental illness is very negative, as people are not very aware of many different mental illnesses and they are often viewed as someone faking it. This stigma associated with mental illness can be changed, and people are encouraged to openly discuss mental illnesses, rather than leaving them as secretive topics. It is vital that teachers are informed about various different mental illnesses so that they can create an environment in which each student feel valued and comfortable with themselves. It is important they everyone, especially teachers, are understanding that students with mental illnesses are not at fault and should not be blamed for their mental disorder or illness. Teachers who are more flexible and understanding of these various mental disorders and many others can work with their students and find a method to best help them and accommodate for their needs. 
Watching the video about generalized anxiety disorder was very useful as it began by explaining some of the stresses and worries someone with GAD may experience. The video went on to list some common reactions to this overload of anxiety and it become increasingly more intense. About halfway through, however, this video shifted its tone and became less about the negative sides of GAD and centered more around how people experiencing excessive anxiety can seek help. 
The video about depression described it as a disability, explaining that it may be more difficult to understand than a physical illness. There is a difference between clinical depression and being depressed from time to time. Clinical depression does not go away, but it can last for weeks at a time and get in the way of someone's ability to perform day to day functions properly. Some various symptoms of depression, both behavioral and physical, are described; a few of these symptoms include sleeping too much or too little, disinterest in activities that were previously enjoyable, restlessness or slowness, and an imbalance of certain internal chemicals. It was also brought up in the video that the average person with a mental illness may take up to ten years to seek help. This statistic is very important for teachers to understand as some students may begin to show some signs of a mental illness and even if they are encourage to seek help it is often extremely difficult. People who know someone that may be struggling with depression are encouraged to gently suggest some different ways for them to get help, such as searching for a therapist they may visit. Many people with depression also feel guilty for what they are experiencing, so people are advised to let them know that what they are going though is valid and not just tell those with depression that they will just "get over it." 
Watching the video regarding OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, was very informational for me as this is one mental illness that is not as openly discussed and that I knew little about. A common misconception involving OCD is that it described people who enjoy to be organized or plan out their day in great detail. Contrary to this belief, OCD actually has two components, which are mental and behavioral. The mental aspect may include intrusive thoughts and impulses, which are know as the obsessions. On the other hand, physical components, which make up the compulsions, could include excessive hand-washing or repeated actions, like checking things or organizing objects. In reality, much fewer people actually have OCD than is conceived. OCD interfere with someone's ability to function normally. Also, those with OCD ofter do not understand that the actions they must complete are irrational, which makes it much harder for those with OCD to seek help. 
Bipolar disorder is another mental illness that I knew little about, but I know quite a few people who are suffering from. I learned that there are two types of bipolar disorder, type one involves periods of extreme highs along with low periods, which type two includes periods of high times with longer periods of extreme low feelings. It is important to understand this because people with bipolar disorder may act very differently depending on what phase they are experiencing. Manic periods include times in which someone may work excessively and be very interested in social activities. On the other hand, depressive stages include many of the same symptoms as clinical depression. It is important that teachers recognize this disorder as students who are bipolar may be very involved and active in class sometimes, but can drastically change and become uninterested and unable to find the point in completing work. ]]> 2017-10-27 13:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201197642 bayleeburcham https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201590960 I think that mental illnesses are sometimes not taken as seriously as a disability because they are not as physical. I have learned that they can affect learning capabilities just as disabilities can. I do not think that it is a disability- I feel as though there are more ways that it can be combated rather than having to live with it. People with mental illnesses have a choice to seek out for help, as with those with disabilities usually rely on their guardians. 

]]> 2017-10-30 04:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/201590960 fnchildress40 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/216026143 I believe that often mental disabilities are easily neglected and not talked about. Many people do not really understand what these really are and just how much they affect the people who have them and these videos do a good job explaining them. A lot of these affect a persons ability to get things done or take up their time. I believe that these should be categorized as a disability and that there should be more help available to those who need it. I feel like there is a stigma that things such as depression and OCD are things that are easily curable and that is not the case for most people. Having that stigma can really hinder those it is applied to because there is a lack of empathy and willingness to understand what they are going through.]]> 2017-12-14 01:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/216026143 zbheid https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/233019469 I view Mental illness as a disability, but it is something we can control. In my family me and my father suffer with anxiety. It started for both of us at a very young age. I use to have panic attacks daily when I was 5 up till I was 15. It was a struggle to get anything done. Once they would he I could not eat, do homework or even communicate with my parents. But as I got older I figured out was to control this and what triggers them. My mom an dad figure out after I have drank any thing with caffeine in it i would later have a panic attack. That meant no more pop for me. It was and still is struggle for me to do that but I just keep thinking it is for the best. All though i believe these things are disabilities I do not think they should define us, there are different ways for everyone to help deal with it. There is no 100% cure for it but there a steps you can take to ease it down and not control your life. I do not like the stigma that people think mental illness is just brought on by themselves, they make themselves worry, they make themselves sad, etc. This is something people can not help and need the support and realization of others. Saying what they are feeling is meaningless or tell them to get over it is the worst thing people with mental illness can hear. It just makes them feel worse. If you know someone with a mental illness and they are having and episode comfort them and find ways to calm them down. It might fust be a hug or just watching some funny videos.]]> 2018-02-19 18:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/233019469 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/233566642 I still consider mental illness as a type of disability. However, mental illness seems more manageable and treatable than disabilities. People with mental illness are often thought of as 'crazy', 'emotional', or 'angry'. These types of stigmas are unfair and only make mental illnesses that much worse for people because people with mental illnesses need a strong social support system.]]> 2018-02-21 00:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/233566642 cafoote2018 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/233870995 I absolutely think that mental illness is a disability. It is something that disrupts the daily processes. There is a definite stigma associated with mental illness. Because it's not something that people can see. It's not something physical. People tend to look at people with mental illnesses as "crazy" or seeking attention. ]]> 2018-02-21 17:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/233870995 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/233973683 Mental illness is definitely a disability in that it makes doing normal tasks more difficult and must be worked around and/or treated. From an outside perspective, it may be hard to understand the illness because it is easy for us as outsiders to only see it as a problem of the person themselves which needs to be remedied. Internalized, he stigma associated with mental illness makes it even harder to admit because those who suffer from it may not even recognize that the illness is anything more than their own difficult brain functions. ]]> 2018-02-21 20:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/233973683 vmcrawford15 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234083398 I 100 percent think mental illnesses are a disability. Just because there may not be anything physically wrong, it does not mean there is not an issue. It is similar to the Non-Apparent disabilities mentioned previously. The stigma associated with mental illness is that individuals "claim" their diagnosis as an excuse for their actions or behaviors. Many people believe individuals with a mental illness can simply "turn it off" to return to behaving "normal" which is simply not the case.]]> 2018-02-22 05:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234083398 darnleytaylor https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234476654 I feel that mental illnesses are things that people tend to over look or that they don't see as an actual mental disorder. It is kind of sad to see society classify themselves for positive and negative reasons and that people constantly feel judged for having something that society labels is negative. I believe that mental illness is a disability because like a disability is defined as, they hinder a person's everyday life. ]]> 2018-02-22 20:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234476654 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234483590 Mental illness feels like another sub-genre of disabilities to me. Mental illness can can be an obstacle to overcome in daily life the same way any other disability can. Mental illness seems like it can be harder to diagnose because they aren't as apparent and can go unnoticed for many years. There is definitely a stigma associated with mental illnesses. Depression comes to mind when you talk about a stigma surrounding an issue. I have seen people over and over again telling a sufferer of depression to just get over it as if it's that easy. ]]> 2018-02-22 20:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234483590 siscott https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234515936 I think that like disabilities it requires special attention and adjustments to the learning abilities to a student. Mental illness is something that the student and teacher will have to work with in order for the student to reach optimum level of understanding. I think that the stigmas scare people who don't understand mental illness and that the more we learn about it the less scared and more open society will become.]]> 2018-02-22 22:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234515936 lereed2 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234520601 Mental Illnesses are undermined and well hidden and as educators we need to be able to identify students who could possibly show symptoms. A good relationship between the student and teacher is important for success in the classroom. Theses videos really highlight the importance of what individuals with mental illnesses go through on a daily basis. Mental illness is a disability but I believe its something that can be controlled. ]]> 2018-02-22 22:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234520601 veoutcalt https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234569808 I think that disabilities and mental illnesses go hand in hand, but I do not think they are the same thing.  They can be treated similarly a lit of times, but mental illnesses are often buried deep more medical, and disabilities are a bit less treatable.  These videos talk about what people with these mental illnesses go through every day, and discusses the stigmas behind these illnesses.  I
think that people joke about this illnesses because they do not understand the severity of them, and they think these illnesses are easy to treat because there is medication for them. However this is not the case. ]]> 2018-02-23 04:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234569808 christidalton1 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234918183 When it comes to mental illness, I believe that it is a very difficult thing to live with. Just as any other disability there is always this idea that there is no such thing called a mental disability. I have been around several mental illnesses and it has its effects on the body and relationships just as any other disability. Having to deal with anxiety and depression personally I do believe that it is a disability. I know several people that have OCD and bipolar disorder. I have seen those people break down and cry out that all they wanted was to be "normal". People say that when you are depressed you just feel sad a lot. Which is nowhere close to explaining it. Anxiety is very real, and feeling your thoughts and emotions spiral out of control and not being able to stop it daily makes focusing on school difficult. There is this idea that a person can only have a disability if it is visible and a disability to me would be anything that is physically or mentally causing difficulties for a person. My mother worked at a mental health center, and I have been around mental illness all of my life and it is very real. The stigma that is associated with mental illness is frustrating and heartbreaking to me personally. Just because a person's brain does not function the way that society deems "normal" does not mean that a person cannot be a beneficial member of society. ]]> 2018-02-23 21:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234918183 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234945133 I'm not sure I categorize mental illnesses and disabilities in the same way. Although I know that mental illnesses are disabling to a person, they seem slightly different to me, although both are equally terrible to have to deal with, just in different ways. I personally have lived with chronic anxiety for my entire life, even when I was a little kid. There is a definite stigma associated with mental illness, again if people don't see it, they don't believe it. It is very frustrating to me. Other people's impression of mental illness can rub off on a person. I know there have been several times I have been in the middle of a lecture hall, struggling to breathe and trying to count my pulse to keep a panic attack from fully blooming. Rather than feeling secure in knowing I just have something different about how my brain works, I actually really start to feel like I must be a bit crazy.]]> 2018-02-24 03:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234945133 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234949602 Each one of these mental illnesses are so complex that they are hard to figure out how to control. I think that mental illnesses should be considered apart of a disabilities group because of this lack of control. The stigma that is associated with mental illness really drives me insane. People are quick to judge that just because they can't see the disability visually then they must not have a disability. But in reality, you have absolutely no idea what these people with these mental illnesses are thinking or feeling. As a teacher, I will take these mental illnesses always into consideration and not be quick to judge just because the student's disability isn't overtly shown. I will investigate and do everything I can to help this student be successful while also providing information or any other help they may need. ]]> 2018-02-24 05:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234949602 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234996285 Like the non-apparent disabilities, mental disabilities are very hard to detect. These disabilities can be even harder to detect. Many people suffer everyday from mental diseases like anxiety and depression. Even though so many suffer from these many do not feel like they should be considered as diseases and they are self inflicted. Even though this is not the case, many do not talk about the issues they may have in fear of being mocked. This stigma is very frustrating. Mental diseases like theses are not taken seriously enough which causes people to continue to suffer. ]]> 2018-02-24 15:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/234996285 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235050166 I think that like disabilities, mental illnesses can have a huge impact on a person's life. However, I don't think they are as hard to deal with as disabilities are. Don't get me wrong, mental illnesses can be hard to live with, its just that many of them are treatable which is why I would not classify them as a disability. I don't like the negative stigma that is associated with people who suffer from mental illness. People shouldn't stigmatize those who are suffering and seeking help. ]]> 2018-02-25 04:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235050166 shelbyping13 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235122485 Mental illness, like disabilities, interfere in a persons life. There are many mental illnesses, just like there are many disabilities, and they are all very troublesome. I believe that mental illness should be considered a disability. Like Non-apparent disabilities they are hard to spot outright. People who are suffering from these mental illnesses oftentimes do not have their illness recognized or understood by others. I have alot of issues with the stigma that mental illness has. People who do not understand them tell people to just get over it and to just change the way they feel. People treat them with way less care than they should and it is so sad to see. ]]> 2018-02-25 18:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235122485 redblade461 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235131575 When I think of mental illness compared to disabilities, I think that they are almost one in the same, however the illness can be managed and changed easier then the disability. I believe that mental illness is a form of disability, but everyone does not think that way and that is where stigma comes in. A stigma towards mental illness is that it does not exist or that the person affected by it is acting like that or doing it for attention.]]> 2018-02-25 19:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235131575 mnkarre https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235140739 I think that mental illnesses are comparable to disabilities because they both hinder a person's life in many ways depending on how severe the mental disability. Although, the difference being that when you have a disability people take it seriously and they don't say that you just need to walk it off or go outside, which seems to be the case with many mental illnesses. As some people do not see the severity of mental illnesses being as severe as disabilities and I find it sad that instead of trying to help the person they just say that they aren't trying hard enough or that their disease does not even exist.]]> 2018-02-25 20:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235140739 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235735193 Illness and disability have very different connotations. Anything considered an illness implies time dependent, treatable (or sometimes non-treatable, but often serious), and independent of a persons identity. However, disabilities are permanent, part of identity, yet often are able to be improved upon (though not "cured"). They are not the same, no. They both may have severe impacts on a persons livelihood, and should be taken seriously. I hear about the stigma much more than I witness it. Those whom have no experience nor education dealing with mental illnesses will likely be reluctant to believe in them; I would not blame them for doing so. I personally have never actually experienced social stigma due to mental illness. When a misunderstanding occurs, an explanation is always accepted (though not necessarily understood). If anything, the common conception of the mental illness stigma is an unfortunate disconnection between those who have and those who do not. If the person is one who seeks to listen and may understand, learning from someone who has the illness and having a discussion is all that it takes to remove a stigma.]]> 2018-02-27 05:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235735193 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235971814 Mental illness is a type of disability that requires some kind of intervention for a person who suffers to lead a "normal" life.  There are several forms of disabilities and though mental illness is very different than other disabilities, it is still a disability. Mental illnesses are internal battles people face due to chemicals in the brain. There is a stigma associated with mental illnesses mostly by people who have not experienced and do not understand them. Education is so important for people to become aware of the realities of mental illnesses and to end the negative connotations behind them. Some do believe mental illness is real and that it is not a disability because it is "easily treatable," or the person should just "be happy." However, because if this stigma, many do not seek help and instead feel guilty about their mental illness. This makes it extremely hard to detect and even harder to treat.]]> 2018-02-27 16:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235971814 https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235977928 Mental illness just like disabilities require some extra outside help. People with mental illness need to talk to a doctor and get therapy for help because it is a health problem they won't necessarily get over it without the help. The biggest thing with mental illness is just talking about it. You could consider mental illness a disability because it can distract students from school work or other activities. The stigma with a mental illness is that they can help themselves.]]> 2018-02-27 16:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/235977928 kaci_l_alvarez https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/236757082 I think mental illnesses are a disability, and I think they require just as much attention and care as other disabilities. Those with mental illnesses need help just like others. The stigma of mental illnesses is heartbreaking because some people truly need help, but they are afraid of getting help for fear or being seen as weak or pathetic. ]]> 2018-03-01 02:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jlmacmillan1/jwttxqnkmggj/wish/236757082