Are people responsible for their own mental health?

It’s often a lifelong responsibility, as we have to assess our symptoms and how they fluctuate on a daily basis as per given scenarios, therapy, medications, etc. For instance, you can attend therapy sessions on a regular basis – daily, weekly, monthly, and assess how they are helping you cope with your mental illness.

Is mental health a good excuse?

While a mental illness diagnosis can be helpful in describing why you do something, that diagnosis stops being helpful when used as an excuse for treating others badly. Having a mental illness doesn’t take away your responsibility to be kind.

What is self responsible?

What is self-responsibility? The state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management.

Can a mentally ill person be a moral agent?

Traditionally, moral agency is assigned only to those who can be held responsible for their actions. Children, and adults with certain mental disabilities, may have little or no capacity to be moral agents.

Which level of government is responsible for mental health?

Policies, programs and legislation in the fields of mental health, mental illness and addiction are the responsibility of both provincial/territorial jurisdictions and the federal government and involve numerous departments and agencies.

How can you be responsible to others?

People who are responsible don’t make excuses for their actions or blame others when things go wrong. They think things through and use good judgment before they take action. They behave in ways that encourage others to trust them. People who are responsible take charge of their lives.

Why is being responsible a personal choice?

In essence, personal responsibility helps you take control of your choices and your own perceived reality. Personal or individual responsibility is crucial because it helps you regulate your life properly and prevents you from derailing your mental and physical health.