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Article: Bazelton Center advocates for people with mental illness.(Originated from Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service)
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
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- May 3, 1996
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If you have a mental illness, do you know where to go in your area right now about your civil rights or assistance programs for which you might qualify?
Of the more than 40 million Americans with mental illness (including the 5-6 million who have significant mental illness such as manic depression or schizophrenia), many don't even know what their current civil rights are, much less where to go if there's a question. Do I have to answer questions about my mental health for an employer? What are my rights concerning treatment choices? What's the best way to tell friends and family?
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