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Americans uncomfortable around mentally ill

When it comes to mental health, Americans look hypocritical. According to Kaiser Family Foundations latest tracking poll, while most of the public believes people with a mental illness suffer from discrimination and prejudice, they admit theyre uncomfortable around such individuals.

By Kathryn Mayer | Updated on February 28, 2013

When it comes to mental health, Americans are seemingly hypocritical. According to Kaiser Family Foundation’s latest tracking poll, while most of the public believes people with a mental illness suffer from discrimination and prejudice, they admit they’re uncomfortable around such individuals.

Roughly three-quarters of Americans believe individuals with severe mental health issues experience “a lot” or “some” discrimination, higher than the share who say the same about minorities, women and people with physical disabilities. Only immigrants were more likely to be perceived as experiencing discrimination, with 79 percent of the public saying immigrants faced “a lot” or “some” discrimination.

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