As human beings, we are exposed to many traumatic experiences throughout life. In some cases, experiencing these types of events may cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in individuals, no matter how old. In many cases, when children undergo traumatic events, the public believes that it does not have as great of an effect on them than it would on an adolescent or young adult (Jung, 2011). Children may not understand the seriousness of their experience, which prompts society to believe that it will not have a debilitating effect on them. However, that is not the situation at all. In many cases, the event affects the individual later in life and has the potential of developing into PTSD. It not only affects the individual, but it also …show more content…
However, PTSD is a constant battle and one can experience a mental breakdown at any time, no matter how well they manage their PTSD. Individuals are susceptible to a relapse at any given time. With Charlie’s second mental breakdown, he is taken to Mayview Hospital. The hospital had the stigma of being a place for crazy or trouble kids. Mental health professionals are, too, stigmatized at times. They may be stigmatized as just prescribing the patient a bunch of medications in hopes that they will get better or they may insist that patient go to a mental institution. However, the film depicted Charlie’s clinical psychologist as very attentive and dedicated to Charlie. A clinical psychologist provides treatment by means of therapy, and may be able to prescribe medication depending on the state he/she is in (MHA, 2014). Charlie was hesitant to stay in treatment because of the cost, but his psychologist assured him that it would be fine. The movie shed a positive light on mental health facilities and mental health professionals. It showed how combined with social support and a good mental health professional the road to recovery is achievable. Charlie’s therapist is just one of many types of mental health professionals that are available. There are many types of mental health professionals that specialize in different things (MHA, 2014). Viewing the mental health in a positive light can influence those with a mental illness to seek out help because they can see that their best interests will be at