Band 5+: Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses. Never the less they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however is more accepting of those with physical disabilities than psychological illnesses or disabilities the letter being regarded as a Tabu subject sometimes. To what extent do you agree with the view?

Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical illnesses, but they are as disabling in their own way. Even though society does differentiate between the two illnesses, both play a very significant role in shaping the mood, thinking and behaviour of a person.

Psychological illnesses usually exacerbate the mood of the person suffering and since there is a lot of stigma around these issues, these issues remain undiscussed further adding to the suffering. Recent surveys and studies show an alarming increase in the amount of people being involved in self harm and loneliness. Although, Psychological illnesses are as disabling as physical illnesses, the way they manifest in a person differ by varying degrees.

Physical illnesses generally take a toll on the external body parts of the patient. These restrict movement & comfort. The causes of these disabilities may be unfortunate accident or chronic inborn conditions tead to. Recent studies show that the disabled citizens and struggle to earn a respectable life, they are often forced to be beggars leading them to miserable living conditions

In conclusion, both illnesses are disabling in their own way, but psychological illnesses are not readily talked about by people due to the shame and hesitation surrounding it.