A、They are crazy people. B、They can’t help themselves. C、They have bad personality. D、They are not loved by their family. B

Here are truths to common misconceptions that people have about mental illness and how it affects a person’s character and personality.
    Even today, many people believe that depression and other mental disorders are the result of a negative attitude or some other character flaws. Often individuals with mental illness have this belief, too, and feel guilty that they can’t " kick" the disorder on their own. The most helpful thing you can do as a loved one is to remember that they didn’t choose the illness. An abundance of research exists to show that mental illnesses have a number of causes. ranging from genetic causes to faulty activity in crucial parts of the brain. Reminding your loved one that he or she has an illness, not a character flaw, is a way to be supportive.
    Unfortunately, some people might think therapy and psychiatry are only for " crazy" people. The individual with the illness might be afraid to seek help for this reason, especially if his or her family is opposed to psychiatric treatment. To give another example. someone with depression might feel that nothing can help them. and that seeking treatment is pointless. Feelings of hopelessness are common in depression, for example. Treatment can be very effective, especially when it is encouraged by family members and loved ones. Sharing your own experiences with therapy may boost your loved one to book the first appointment.
16. What do individuals with mental illness think about their own situation?
17. What causes mental illness according to research?
18. Why are people with mental illness unwilling to seek treatment?
19. What should family members do to help the patients?