Public learning more about mental health - just not about sz

Here in the uk there is a big drive to get people more aware of mental health. Thing is it all seems to be about depression and anxiety. I have not once heard about psychosis - except for the occasional post-partum psychosis.

Seems like even in the discussion of mental illness we sz/a are second class citizens.

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I’ve noticed that in the social media that promotes mental health, it’s all about depression and anxiety, I guess it’s what people suffer the most.

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You couldn’t have said it better. My local area launched this very good and beneficial campaign on ending stigma. It is really well done. However, there is not a whole lot on sz/a disorders, but it is there if you dig.

I think the people in this campaign are extremely brave.
Check it out:
http://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/