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Can you let me know how many people think suicide or depression is an illness?
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?: I do not have an exact answer for you. I believe several people out there do not believe in mental illness for various reasons. There is such a stigma associated with mental illness, some choose to ignore it..With research, public education and awareness this number should diminish.
Answered 4/5/2013
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