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This paper analyzes mental illness as a social problem. The paper studies this issue from the interactionist, conflict and functionalist perspectives. The paper asks how mental illness impacts the individual sufferer and society. The paper also looks at the concept and impact of de-institutionalization.

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"The challenge of mental illness in society may be viewed as a social problem. Mental illness is a source of serious social problems, not just because of the number of people affected by it but also due to the extent to which social ..."

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