i believe that if one is very observant that they may notice the entire planet is in a process of growth... thus we can cast away blame...

secondly, yes, it is my opinion that society at large casts a negative view upon 'the ill' .. it can be witnessed in the popular statement 'only the strong survive' .. therefore, i believe it is sub-consciously implanted on the psyche to avoid 'illness' in all its forms.. also it is a very good health habit....

but there seems to be a differentiation in societies general behavior if one compares the the treatment one might receive as either a mentally ill patient or a physically ill patient... both in the field of medicine and economics, as well as in real life opinions from peers...

what i think needs to happen is an acceptance of the 'growth in process' example and allowance of each other to be unique and individual... with unique and individual needs to be met..... so that 'the outcasts' are drawn into the circle of the whole and healing as a whole human race could begin....

imo, it is 'separation' from the whole which creates the stigma of so called 'mental illness'

sorry if this post is overly opinionated or off track...