Don't Judge  June 25, 2012 - August 25, 2012

5% of the population suffers from a severe mental illness.
Several Mental Illnesses are:
-Schizophrenia
-Paranoid and other psychotic disorders
-Bipolar disorders (hypomanic, manic, depressive, and mixed)
-Major depressive disorders (single episode or recurrent)
-Schizoaffective disorders (bipolar or depressive)
-Pervasive developmental disorders
-Obsessive-compulsive disorders
-Depression in childhood and adolescence
-Panic disorder
-Post traumatic stress disorders (acute, chronic, or with delayed onset)

85% of people suffer from some form of mental illness.

I want your take on the point of view of someone with a severe mental illness. It is harder than you think to put yourself in my shoes.

Less than 250 words.
Poetry or short prose.

Sufferering
Understanding

w

Cincinnati, OH

18 Contestants
31 Submissions
506 Views
Created Jun 25, 2012

• Any WritersCafe.org Member can Submit
• All types of Writing can be Submitted
• All Genres of Writing can be Submitted
• Each Contestant May Submit 3 Pieces of Writing
• Writing may be submitted 6/25/2012 - 8/25/2012
• Winners will be decided by the Moderator

w is solely responsible for the content of this contest, including all promised prizes. Take any promises of large monetary awards with a grain of salt. Contact w if you have any further questions.