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Mental illness often carries a stigma that can inhibit recovery. To overcome misunderstanding and ignorance, many national organizations have made it their mission to educate the public about mental illness. Several of these organizations offer support for those with mental illness and their caregivers; others serve to keep mental health professionals abreast of recent advancements in the field. Readers may wish to share these resources with their clients.
精神疾病常常带有一种会阻碍康复的污名。为了克服误解和无知,许多全国性组织将向公众普及精神疾病知识作为自己的使命。其中一些组织为患有精神疾病的人和他们的护理人员提供支持;其他组织则致力于让心理健康专业人员了解该领域的最新进展。读者可能希望与他们的客户分享这些资源。