Everything we think, and everything we perceive is within the self. We have senses which give us an impression of something outside the self, however this is perception from within the self, and can only ever be this. We can not know beyond what we think, but we think we can. And I try to understand the world outside the self, however I think it is important to always be aware of this limitation.

I agree the mind becomes fragmented through conflicts, and mental illness can be described this way. I think Social interactions shape this. If people are acting in ways which are considered (by some) to be unacceptable, (this can be something very minor.. or less so) which can include subtle changes in body language, this will change the way the individual can get on in life. People who act in a less 'socially acceptable' manner will be more likely to have problems and conflicts, and so have mental illness.

I think the stigma of mental illness will, however hard people campaign, will always remain as long as the concept of mental illness does. The stigma is created by the concept of mental illness, and could even act as a multiplier, making mental illness more prevalent in society simply by its own existence.

I wasn't trying to say people with mental illness don't have a good chance to improve there health and live a long happy fulfilling life. This can defiantly be achieved. I was mentioning the fact that there are no 'cures' for any mental illness known within the field of Psychiatry. This is true, and I think questions the nature of what mental illness really is, and why how it exists as a construct within todays society.

What would you consider is meant by the term treatment??