Mental Health: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

[@noemib7042]

I'm psychotic. Meaning, I have hallucinations. I like to rewatch this time and time again to remind myself there are people out there who are defending our humanity.

[@BubbleArcadia]

I'm with you on this one.

[@willasn9080]

try cannabis rich in high CBD and less THC. Some strain like 15% CBD and 7% THC A few days ago i read in a german doctor Magazine that the cannabinoid CBD can help Reduce psychotic thinking.

[@charlstanly4637]

Im with you as well, god bless.

[@Alonepistachio]

@@willasn9080 you can also get CBD oil if you're not too keen of smoking.

[@jackfirmin5814]

and CBD oil does not make you high, also not too bad sometimes.

[@christopherstory514]

The first real conversation on mental illness in pop culture I've heard. And thank you for this conversation, Mr. Oliver. For the first time, I feel like someone has come to my defense.

[@MrPiccoloku]

+Christopher Story Stress Induced Psychosis for me, and the medicine mostly helps. At least somebody acknowledged the time when it didn't which was most of the time in the past.

[@christopherstory514]

Sir Fur Bipolar disorder, PTSD and borderline personality disorder for me.

[@mancebryant3334]

+Christopher Story p

[@bettyrose232]

I also suffer from bipolar, borderline in addition to anxiety and adhd Today I went to a new family doctor. As soon as he looked at my list of meds- that I was required to list- he began speaking to me like I was an idiot. It's a shame that mental illness has this stigma in 2015!

[@phrygian20]

+Christopher Story According to the World Health Organization the USA has the highest prevalence of mental disorders in the world. However the USA's allocation of funding to treat mental illness is also amongst the highest in the world. In fact according to the world health organization it is mostly western civilizations that have the highest levels of mental illness and also spend the most on treatment. Curiously, Asian nations seem to have the lowest levels of mental illness and also spend the least on treatment. Clearly we cannot attribute Asian nations low prevalence of mental illness to mental health funding and psychiatric medication. The only obvious conclusion is it must be the culture. It may be difficult for some Americans to accept or even understand but the unusually high levels of mental illness in the USA are not the problem, they are a symptom of the culture that creates them. America is an extremely socially stratified society. The more socially stratified a society is, the more mental illness it will create. Some people at the outer margins of an extremely socially stratified society will become frustrated and that frustration will sometimes lead to aggression creating suicides (aggression turned inward) as well as spree killers (aggression turned outward). It's called the Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis and was proposed by psychologists Neal E. Miller and John Dollard. www.dailymotion.com/video/xsk8m4_frustration-aggression-displacement_news Mental health funding and psychiatric medication will only manage the symptom and not fix the root cause. Understanding the root of the problem is easy. Fixing it will be difficult. It will take a cultural revolution. Sources... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prevalence_of_mental_disorders www.who.int/mental_health/evidence/atlas/profiles-2014/en/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frustration-aggression_hypothesis

[@K.J.734]

Thank you. I grew up in a small town in eastern Canada. When I was 14 years old, I begged my parents to help me seek professional mental health care. They told me that I’d be exposing myself to the stigma of being labelled mentally ill. When I was 18 or 19, I begged my family doctor to refer me to a psychiatrist. He said that it was a can of worms that I shouldn't open. As a result, it wasn't until I had an accident at work that caused a crush trauma to my right hand that somehow triggered a breakdown. Music was the only thing in my life that mattered to me. It meant everything to me. I was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder, concurrent P.T.S.D., generalized anxiety, severe clinical depression and A.D.H.D. I was in my late 30’s when I first treated. I never had a relationship in my life. I lived in almost constant fear (of everything.) I’ve been hospitalized 19 times. I felt totally alone & although I managed, for the most part, to take care of myself, I had a pretty poor quality of life. I know it's a bit aside from the point, but from age 14 to age 30 ( or thereabouts ) I also suffered from cluster migraines. I know that this might sound a bit melodramatic but I really don't know how I survived. I firmly believe that euthanasia is far more humane than ignoring someone when they plead for help. I’m 59 years old now & I still have terrible nightmares about the past. God forgive me, I’m glad my time is almost up. P.S. poverty is also a part of mental illness & whole other form of exacerbation. My heart goes out to everyone who suffers from mental illness as well as to their families. I hope that someday, we will treat each other as well as we treat our pets.

[@K.J.734]

Daniel Blackston, Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@sauravsinhachaudhuri]

Kevin I think as a society we all owe you an apology, I hope you stay strong! More power to you Kevin.

[@K.J.734]

Saurav sinha chaudhuri , Thank you so much Sauray, I’m a tough old bird, I’m doing fine. I think people would be surprised by how much the average person is able to endure. People are a lot stronger & more resilient than they generally give themselves credit for. Plus, God as my witness, a kind word is a precious thing. Thank you. 🙃🙂❤️

[@thisaintit2198]

I hope you're doing okay in these challenging times i love you man

[@K.J.734]

this ain't it , I’m doing fine & I hope the same goes for you. Thank you so very much for your kind words, you made my week, love right back at you. ✌️🤟❤️❗️

[@very_much]

"This Shooting Isn’t About Gun Control We Refuse To Pass, It’s About Access To Mental Health Care We’re Continuing To Gut" -The Onion

[@enochbrown8178]

Good try Batman, but it's obvious that you are gun hugging White Nationalist asshole like our President.

[@alifaan595]

@@enochbrown8178 It's the goddamn Onion

[@danielstewart7163]

@@alifaan595 sounds like another candidate for some mental health assistance.

[@Iamnotabug]

Enoch Brown Umm... did you read the full thing?

[@coffee4682]

@@danielstewart7163 It's... the god damn Onion. Do you... know what that is?

[@kyatorin]

I live in Norway and for 10 years i struggled with anxiety, depression and eating dissorder. Help is free in Norway, you only pay a tiny fee for every session with a psychiatrist and medication. Now, 3 years later I own my own firm and I'm doing great. Help people who struggle. Don't put them behind bars and forget about them. They might end up stronger then anyone else you know who has never struggled with anything.

[@brandonc5061]

I applaud you for speaking up.

[@joshsouma]

+kyatorin I'm so glad you're doing well. This just goes to show that our government needs to find ways to reflect that of Norway, Sweden, and the like. And it is my own personal opinion, that the closest we're going to get to that is with Bernie in this election.

[@RoseWilder]

+kyatorin I live in Norway too and I'm about to get into treatment after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder and anxiety, which is an awful mix as they blend together in many ways. And as someone who really need help to keep themselves alive, I'm glad I don't have to pay much for this, as I'm unable to get a job due to my mental state.

[@Createcate1002]

+PlaythisAlice I have Bipolar Depression and anxiety also. It's like having 6 cups of coffee and a benadryl. Awake, asleep, manic, depressive. It's an awful mix that does not work well together but no one wants to talk about it. I hope that one day you are able to secure a job to provide the little things in life to yourself. :)

[@sweetheart_cosplays]

Congratulations!

[@LePetitDoll]

As someone dealing with mental illnesses, i have to applaude John to address this in a respectful, forward and smart manner. Thank you, man.

[@tyraikaika]

PetiteDoll agreed. Mental health affects us all

[@bluz1864]

I clicked this with a lot of apprehension (as most people don't get me) but I was pleasantly surprised. I appreciate John for being real about mental health. Also, I stealing his Cray fish idea!

[@flyingturtles6079]

I had ptsd for living where I did in America, as soon as I got the help I need in Uruguay I felt golden

[@UwU-cn5lj]

"sex dolls"

[@nihilisticspacelizard1868]

B Luz Same. That first sentence sold me on it though.

[@rebeccaliar9873]

As an Asperger's patient, I know I'm only tangentially related to the 'maltreatment of the mentally ill' problem, but I still greatly appreciate this segment.

[@DragcoDavid]

+Nathanael Unger Have you heard that Asperger's isn't a thing anymore? It's been merged into Autism Spectrum Disorder. But yeah, I got plenty of friends who have mental health issues, and I agree, we need to do something about it.

[@rebeccaliar9873]

Ryuu Ainaki Thank you for making me feel so much less like a unique person.

[@phantomkat42]

+Ryuu Ainaki Way out of bounds there. While you may have been trying to be helpful and educating, telling someone that their problems "aren't a thing anymore" is offensive as hell cause it makes it sound like they don't matter and in this case, don't deserve treatment. Sensitivity, please.

[@christianalmli9085]

+Nathanael Unger That's a pretty Asbergery response. You're definitely special still.

[@rebeccaliar9873]

christian almli YAY!

[@carrietatum5761]

I was sexually abused as a child and now I'm a broken adult (I don't mean in a bad way I just have tons of issues) I try to be very open about my issues. We need to view mental health differently and more openly as a society.

[@cjb1500]

I agree!

[@zaidshah4535]

Hopefully you’re doing better now!

[@carrietatum5761]

@@zaidshah4535 Thanks! I appreciate the kindness. Therapy and a good support system from friends helped a lot. Now I do what I can to help others. I still have tons of baggage that holds me back but I do what I'm capable of.💜

[@MainelyLove]

Dear Carrie - the person who mistreated you is mentally ill! It's not your fault they harmed you. You didn't deserve it. And you didn't cause it. Everyone has at least one issue in life, but recovering from such a heinous violation of your boundaries is doable and I am glad you making efforts to help yourself. Please remember it's normal to feel the way you do, that is not mental illness.

[@JonasR001]

Gosh, I'm so sorry Carrie for what you endured. I pray that you'll be able to heal and find joy in life again.

[@DaniOnDemand]

I really appreciate this show being uploaded to youtube; otherwise I'd probably never get to see it.

[@gerhardsmith7892]

HBO it's the real mvp, they diserve a fucking nobel prize, if it wasn't for them uploading this to youtube i could never watch it since i live in Mexico, and i really love John Oliver

[@Twosocks42]

As someone who works in the mental health field, I greatly appreciate this segment. We do the best we can on our end, but there are so many different systemic issues that need to be addressed, ranging from public awareness to stigmas to the massive under-funding. It's hard even for those with decent insurance, and those with poor coverage or even no coverage end up going through county mental health- and while I can't speak for all states, I know our state's county systems are poorly ran and barely qualify as "better than nothing". And that's no jab against the practitioners who work in county, but rather the fact that systemic issues in county mental health are the worst of an already across the board bad situation.

[@str8todamoney]

This topic deserved at least 25 minutes. I hope he goes more in depth with mental health But judging from the lack of information In this episode, I doubt he even understands why mental health is so important.

[@Twosocks42]

Been in the field for 6 years. Trust me, I'm not holding my breath. I'd have passed out a long time ago.

[@aidanjt]

+Guy Fawkes What? The ACA regulates private health insurers, not county health services, those are regulated by local government, so go bitch to your local representative.

[@patlyons2160]

+Twosocks42 the pills they are prescribed also cloud their mind we need less mind altering pills and more actual cures P.S. i suffered from anxiety and the pills did nothing compared to mental coping techniques

[@Twosocks42]

pat lyons I am a big fan of non medication treatment, so long as it is effective for the client. Especially with anxiety, I would rather see someone work on developing coping mechanisms and use long term therapy to work through it rather than jump for the benzos. A few SSRIs can be somewhat effective, but even they only have mild benefit without therapy.

[@SonjaDawn]

I have always found it easy to talk about my mental health condition, but had a hard time finding people to stay around to listen. I am now a public speaker for mental health with NAMI-NYC metro and now have rooms full of people who don't run...I love what I do.

[@Thewritingelf]

That's so great 😌

[@fancyelk2373]

Sonja Dawn what are you, fucking gay?

[@SonjaDawn]

Zionna Edwards so much anger from a simpleton. I advice you to find someone to talk to so you can develop your vocabulary. You're welcome!

[@fancyelk2373]

Sonja Dawn I'm no simpleton madam, and most definitely not angry. It was a reference to another KZbinr so don't talk down on me. Also the language I used can in no way be used to measure my vocabulary. I refuse to be called an idiot by someone who preaches about retards.

[@SonjaDawn]

Fancy Elk raise your standards please, there's no need to use such language. You continue to speak as you are, you continue to prove my point.

[@bethfinne3260]

This was a great episode. One of the best I've seen. But John it's now April 2019 and I think you should do a follow-up.

[@laurenpurdy2694]

Beth Finne, yes. Agree 100%.

[@samanthacavallaro1171]

October 2020 and would really love a follow up 🤣

[@hotchfucker]

Oh, Beth. You were so naive, it’s December 2020 and oh my god we need a follow up.

[@bethfinne3260]

@@hotchfucker Yep, you are so right! That old saying "it's gonna get worse before it gets better" has been so true.

[@ThunderStruck15]

I’m not sure anything has gotten better at all

[@TheEvilVargon]

Ive never seen John Oliver end on such a hard note

[@user-ix4nq9yz8k]

Its an issue most likely close to his heart.

[@sebastianfranklinshaw9718]

He's starting to deal with real issues brilliantly with humour while still making really good points. He's awesome!

[@dogpolice]

+Sebbie Shaw absolutely agree!

[@dogpolice]

they cut out what i'm sure was a lot of applause

[@MoonLight-zj8iu]

I'm glad, this isn't the topic to try and end on a light note.

[@InuMiroLover]

Anybody noticed this is becoming a cycle every time a mass shooting erupts? There's a mass shooting, there's outrage and tears, and prayers and thoughts, then everyone becomes focused gun violence and debate on gun control. We'll talk about that for a little bit, but make no progress on actually doing anything on gun violence or gun control. Then there'll be a report on how the killer was a lunatic, and everyone forgets about gun control and instead becomes focused on mental health. We'll argue about mental health for a little while and probably even throw in the fact that health care is terrible in this country and people who have mental issues probably have problems trying to get proper help. We'll argue in circles, no one's getting anywhere and no progress on mental health is being made. This will continue for about a couple more months, until everyone forgets what happened and what discussions were brought up and stops caring. Oh the shooting will be brought up once in awhile, but it is quickly dismissed. No further conversation on gun control or mental health is made. And then some few months later, (almost like clockwork) having learned absolutely nothing from the last mass shooting, hip hip hooray we get to do this ALL OVER AGAIN. AND AGAIN. AND AGAIN. It's like we are perpetually stuck on step 1 when it comes to these issues.

[@celticdrummergal]

+InuMiroLover A partial solution is already in Congress. But we need Americans to care enough to do something rather than just talk about it. Oct 7 is National Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Day. This is a day of action for urging legislators to support HR2646 to reform America's broken mental health care system. The lack of services for those with the most severe brain diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression wreaks destruction on the lives of those who are ill and their families. We have a chance to change the landscape of America's mental health care that has not occurred in more than 50 years. Five minutes of your time on Oct 7th could mean the difference between a life worth living vs. a life of homelessness, incarceration, and death for those who are the sickest.mentalillnesspolicy.org/.../1pagesummaryhr2646.html

[@42kellys]

+InuMiroLover You nailed it! I agree. Every miracle lasts for 3 days they say dunno if you know this saying..everything is interesting for only a little time period for it being new/news. And then it is forgotten because sg new comes up that will get people focus on it, for a little while. Nobody cares enough to actually do sg. There you go. You put it right. But it still doesn't change anything.

[@PintoAlex]

+KingTesticus b7b!

[@PintoAlex]

KingTesticus​ sorry..looks like my kids were playing with my phone. :( please ignore the comment.

[@wtxcrazydonut]

This deserves All the Likes

[@bestielexii]

I'm so glad this segment is a thing! My mom has paranoid schizophrenia. She's gotten a lot worse with her age. It's to the point where she can't live alone. My aunt thankfully took her in so I could go to school. Resources for these things are practically non-existent. She's getting even worse and soon she's going to need to be around professionals in a group home. But they don't exist here. The only thing we can do is wait until she's old enough to be in a retirement home. And it sucks. There needs to be more than this.

[@journalsbysophie]

+Heather Countryman (Atwood) As someone with a mental illness I can relate to your mom on some level, and as someone who's mother had a mental illness I totally get you and how you feel,my mom had depression and it went undiagnosed for most of her life... I have depression, anxiety and self harm... and in my country (Uruguay) things are worse... they put criminally ill people next to people who just have schizophrenia or another illness but have never comitted a crime... it's so bad... but everyone likes to believe that we don't exist, like John said, only when bad things happen... it sucks! I'm so sorry for what you are going through hope it gets better :)

[@nolovenohate]

Then move to a state that does have professional mental care, you'd need a new job sure, but isn't your mom worth the effort? Alternatively you can google Ruqya Al shariah and let your mom listen to it. It's very effective against possession and general mental illness

[@what567]

+Mohammad Al-Zawahreh fuck off

[@nolovenohate]

Unknown Person None of your business what I say or do. and it is a cruel man who refuses to spread the mercy of God.

[@JumboBog320]

+Mohammad Al-Zawahreh What if you dont believe in God?

[@informitas0117]

As a diagnosed schizophrenic. The only person I have hurt when psychotic, is myself. The monstrous stigma perpetrated by media and Hollywood is for sure not helping either. Painting suffering people as "the bad and dangerous guy" is much more sick than I am.

[@freedomgilbert5037]

I cant find the right words to say but thank you , people are very hateful to people with mental illness & they just don't understand what its like living in your head begging to be normal

[@amelia5965]

I myself struggle with Obssesive Compulsive Disorder, there are good days, there are bad ones, but not even in my worst have ever had a violent reaction. I spend half of my day cleaning and organizing: people need to know we are way too busy trying to have a life to be dangerous.

[@hunnybadger442]

So many just don't understand what it's like to deal with having a mental illness

[@saranghae2808]

I agree with you 💯. Hollywood has a role to play. The way they portray people with mental health issues contributes to society's view about mental health!

[@americancarguy]

Hollywood is awful at depicting mental illness. With most people protraied as being dangers to others, incapable of living any kind of productive life, being unstable all the time etc. I'm Bipolar type I and I'm very much reluctant to talk about it most of the time, because you are just treated as "crazy" to be held at arms length and like you are a failure at life. I try hard to live a normal productive life. Even with good insurance I spend a large amount of my income on treating my Bipolar Disorder from medication copays to medical bills. In part because of that and past manic spending I'm financial behind so many peers and can't even afford to rent a place of my own but have to live with my parents instead

[@RickyRicardo03]

Thank you Jon Oliver for taking about this. Mental illness is a real issue that needs real attention.

[@DonovanMann]

John Oliver, you have become an essential voice. Truth with humour may be the one thing that saves us, even if it doesn't, it makes the evil bullshit easier to cope with. Well done.

[@sad_doggo2504]

Brother Mann so much truth. I wouldn't be interested in half the things he discusses if he didn't sugarcoat it with humor and the occasional cute animal appearance. I am learning so much because of this show

[@sophiarakestraw9722]

This does, however, beg the question: Why is America’s voice of reason a comedian and not a doctor or politician or qualified individual of any sort?

[@DoctorWhoKage]

@@sophiarakestraw9722 Whether your question was rhetorical or not, I'll answer with this: It's because the Doctors, Politicians or qualified individuals have become flawed in their own right.

[@VanJA2102]

Thank you for talking about this. As a person with a mental illness, I see the prejudices everyday especially when a "crazy" person does something awful. I would never ever hurt anybody else but when people see my self-harm scars they seem to think I am a serial killer. The stigma really has to stop and people should start supporting those who need help instead of making them an outcast.

[@Talon3000]

+Vanessa Vitecek Some people need to learn that there is a HUGE difference between having a depression or ADHD and a full-blown psychopath.

[@ShutterSnapped]

+Vanessa Vitecek The stigma is really one of the worst things about it. Mentally Ill can span a huge amount of different illnesses, but most of the time in the public eye and one of the worst perpetrators: The Media, is grouped with huge stereotypes. I have symptoms of OCD and anxiety that stems from those symptoms to hypochondria, and it's still shitty that I listen to people say "Oh, so you hate when your pencil is crooked." or "Stop being so paranoid." We are moving forward which is always great, but there's still so much that needs to be improved.

[@VanJA2102]

+Pareidolia yeah, I've got a friend with symptoms of OCD and panic attacks too and people keep making fun of her for washing her hands so much or having to have everything in order all the time. These things really need to stop.

[@Talon3000]

Vanessa Vitecek What I like is people that tell a person with depression "just cheer up". If it were that easy, they weren't depressed, now, would they?

[@FiddlebirdBlue]

+Vanessa Vitecek I feel you, Vanessa. My scars used to be very visible (very faded now) and people would definitely notice, and when they said something it was never supportive, and rarely were the comments even ignorant-but-well-intended. Once a woman told me to cover up at beach because there were kids there.

[@thenosieyartist6924]

"Greyhound therapy..." Oh so like petting and hugging a greyhound? That sounds great! Oh...oh no not a doggo... oh... Oh okay

[@thedevilsadvocate886]

5:57 "the kind with 4 wheels" * shows picture of a ten wheeler 😬

[@2DRonaldo]

@@thedevilsadvocate886 Are there doggos in the bus? "Sure why not?"

[@eddiew2325]

Darth Fluffy hey death Vader can I kiss u

[@majarimennamazerinth5753]

There’s this new type of therapy they said You’ll love it they said

[@marccolten9801]

You can adopt a Greyhound. We looked into it and you'd think they'd run all the time but apparently they love being couch potatoes.

[@taijutsugal]

That last line was powerful as fuck.

[@PunkJr]

+taijutsugal - I was actually really surprised that it didn't end on a joke like they usually do. Well done John.

[@VystreloK]

+taijutsugal add "as fuck" to be in with the kids

[@SirDerpinson]

+hammer-to-jezebel You should look up John Oliver's three-part series on gun control in Australia. Very convincing in dealing with the argument that gun control doesn't work.

[@cbn.17]

+hammer-to-jezebel Really? Australia took away guns. No more mass shootings. Woah. Also, you're probably gonna respond with "well they could just buy guns, criminals don't obey the law!" Well a gun in Australia (through the black market) is more than thirty thousand dollars. Yeah. Meanwhile, the longest gap between a mass shooting in America has been 8 days.

[@TheKnifingZombie]

But guns/the ownership of one is part of the US's culture, you can't just remove them from it

[@buddyltd]

John Oliver, please, never change.

[@DaveStriderisbetterthanyou]

This is really amazing. John Oliver is the smartest and most amazing people I've ever seen. He presents problems like mental health, homophobia and transphobia standardized testing, racism, etc. in a manner that even if you don't have to deal with any of these in your life, you feel the need to do something to help. Mental health is a very important topic that needs a lot more attention. For instance, if I tell someone I'm OCD, they automatically get an image in their head of me color coding clothing or organizing books by size. In reality, it's checking dates and times over and over and over and over and then asking 5-10 people so I'm not late, always checking to see if something's wrong with what I look like, checking everything again and again and never being comfortable with anything I do in public, checking pronunciations again and again with people sitting with me at a restaurant to make sure I don't say anything wrong, apologizing again and again even if I didn't do anything wrong, all sorts of stuff like that. Another way to put it is I always feel anxious or in danger, no matter what I do. So I feel as if the only way not to be in danger is to do everything right, which causes me to have rituals, mine mainly being checking repetitively, even if I'm right, just to make sure. Although I'm never sure. I hate raising my hand in class, just in case I blurt out the wrong answer. I hate it so much. I'm never comfortable unless I'm alone in a closed room in my house. I have to deal with all of this, and in the media we're always stereotyped as germaphobes and extremely neat people. (although some people with OCD are). People think "OCD isn't that bad!" but the thing is even if your ritual is being neat, you know it's not normal, and you hate it. But you have to do it to try to make yourself less anxious. I'm sorry, this became a rant. I needed to vent a little, sorry about this. I just get fed up with people and wanted to express my opinions, and I'm sorry if you don't agree. If any other OCD person is reading this and you feel I said anything incorrect or offensive, please tell me.

[@user-ix4nq9yz8k]

That sounds extremely tiring. Hopefully you are okay.

[@Brandon195718201]

Going through the same thing man. Continue the fight, even though it's hard. And trust me, I know that it is. I hate my OCD. I can also say the same about bipolar disorder. Everyone always thinks of the extremes, but sometimes the middle ground can be worse. Sometimes I don't know why I feel a certain way. It's dreadful. I feel crazy. I know I'm not but sometimes it's really difficult to explain to people that I just feel sad and that it's really hard to be upbeat most of the time.

[@cptbaguette]

i didn't know i had OCD until i read this coment o-o

[@Fundude1953]

+Taha Iftikhar Just because you identify with how someone feels doesn't necessarily mean you have the same thing. You might, but I wouldn't say that you do until it's diagnosed, and your doctor's sure. [Reasoning: I thought I might have OCD /and/ I did get diagnosed with it (mild to moderate), but my doctor, after various meds didn't work and some further thought on the matter, decided that my symptoms were just part of my depression and anxiety.]

[@clarahbobarah]

You are a beautiful human being. Don't be sorry. There is NOTHING you need to apologize for, to me or to anyone else. I've been dealing with depression for a while, and came out with a video recently that I made with a few people. Talking about my depression and what it looks like to me and where my hope lies. Check it out if you want. But know that you are NOT alone. We all are dealing with our own shit. We can get through this together. :)

[@cori_music]

Here’s the thing for me. I suffer from massive anxiety and stress along with mild depression. I’ve made it clear to my parents (my mother is a registered nurse with 23 years of experience in the medical field) that I could be clinically depressed and have clinical anxiety. When at a doctor’s office, my parents refuse to let me answer honestly to the nurses about the symptoms of depression when they’re doing my basic checkups. They usually answer for me if I delay an answer, or they correct me if I answer honestly. I’ve been suffering from depression for about five years, anxiety and stress about seven years, and I’m just starting to recover from mild eating disorders that I suffered from as well. (My recovery is going well, I’m in a healthy state and I’m starting to trust my body more) When people brush off the fact that others could be suffering from mental disorders, it’s absolutely infuriating when the only time it’s brought up is after a mass shooting. The statistics are correct, it’s mostly non mentally ill people who commit mass shooting. Thank you, John Oliver, for this segment. For once, I feel like someone has our side.

[@willasn9080]

Take a cannabis strain high in CBD. Something like 15% CBD and 7%THC. For some people this has been a life changer. But don't smoke it, infuse it with Olive Oil. I wish you the best. love from germany :))

[@cartersmith6628]

I know what you’re going through. My parents do the same and it’s so infuriating to hear them answer for you with something that couldn’t be further from the truth just because you hesitated for half a second. And then especially more infuriating when they should know about it. Anyway I’m glad you’re getting better. Also ignore the other reply talking about cannabis because I’ve seen them leave the exact same message on a lot of comments so they’re probably a bot.

[@4philipp]

Don’t want to be rude, but you misquoted that statistic. The majority of gun crimes are committed by people without mental illness. However, most mass shootings are done by people with known mental illness. Which is why this is the time mental illness comes up.

[@richiem5112]

Pretty much in the same boat as you, hang in there.

[@Ash-ow5yc]

Uhh if your parents aren’t letting you tell your doctor your symptoms and want you to lie or not answer, that’s legit abuse. Tell a school nurse or someone, anyone who can help. I’m late with this comment but that is seriously fucked up on your parents part, shame on them.

[@creedexa8792]

as someone with a mental illness I thank you for bringing up this topic. I have friends with mental illness such as depression and I myself have horrible anxiety to the point where I couldn't leave the house for 7 weeks. I got told that I was making it up and that I needed to just grow up. Knowing that I faced that kind of thing when Anxiety isn't classed as a serious mental illness I feel so sorry for the people with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, it's disgusting that mental illness faces stigma at all.

[@willasn9080]

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[@intercat4907]

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[@iriseye5424]

I have schizophrenia and anxiety. I think my anxietys worse for me anyway 😂

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[@BigEZ95]

ALL HAIL JOHN OLIVER AND HIS FLAILING HANDS WHILST DISCUSSING THE IMPORTANT ISSUE OF MENTAL HEALTH!

[@nujevad28]

+Kerry Wichterich you mean flailing spider leg hands, right?

[@doraaaa0613]

His parrot-like face!

[@SoulControlla99]

+Kerry Wichterich And his raccoon impression is on fleek.

[@uvox100]

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[@mirandahewitt4328]

As a young adult with depression and anxiety disorder, I completely look up to your ideas. I cannot find employment, I am too scared to drive, my grades are dropping, pills can only do so much and I'm constantly being threatened to being sent to the hospital if I go "too insane." My parents think I'm an insane teenager, my counsellors only tell me I am in deep shit. More people should have better training when it comes to this, and at home visits would be nice to help me out with sorting out my life (hopefully it won't be too costly).

[@Pinkclouds512]

I'm really sorry, all of that shit is not okay . If t makes you feel better, good hospitals actually can help. I'm sorry that you're in that situation. I'm really really sorry

[@pinkwings8036]

Please, keep looking for supportive help. You deserve to be happy, and you deserve people who can help you achieve that. I'm with you on the anxiety and depression, and I know how rough it is to function. If all else, almost every college has a solid mental health support system to help those in need. Search for ways to help yourself, like meditations or art. There are lots of free meditation videos here on youtube, and they are a huge help when you need a boost to your mental state. I believe in you, I know you can fight back against your illness!

[@myathewolfeh1156]

I have social anxiety disorder. My medication has helped me a lot. I used to get panic attacks. Although everyone is different. I take 100 mg of Sertraline (generic form of Zoloft) everyday. Before this, I was scared to drive, go out in public, or do new things by myself because I was so afraid about how people would judge me. I felt like I had to be perfect because if you make one tiny mistake you're immediately viewed as an inept moron. Luckily my mom has anxiety so I have her support. I really recommend you take your parents to some of the meetings with your psychiatrist. Maybe then they'll finally grasp what you're going through. Family support helps a lot more than you may think.

[@mirandahewitt4328]

Unfortunately my parents do not understand at all what I'm going through. I have tried explaining to them that I'm not okay but they just don't get it. They think I'm just an overactive person that needs to take meds because so I stop having "weird teenager moments". My father just says that I should grow up and stop being so overdramatic as well as "well, just feel better, there are people who are worse off than you" while my mother says, "well it's not my fault, children don't come with manuals." They won't help nor can I afford to see help outside of my school.

[@dacheat8213]

I went thorough most of my grade school years into highschool and even college with anxiety, and later depression. I was lucky to have understanding parents, a counselor who understood and access to medical care. I agree, people need more training.

[@mattieatrix]

This quarantine and isolation really messes with mental health... stay strong everyone

[@tamarbeker1701]

It screwed up everyone.

[@alexhardiek5992]

So powerful how there's no final joke here

[@JVenger]

Goddamn I fucking love John Oliver's closing statement! On point!

[@marionn.7351]

*on fleek

[@cecilwilliams1683]

+Anno Neemus I see what you did there

[@laterdudesaint]

I began in a state mental hospital with little experience, then 16 years in the community . I always preferred direct care positions as when I ever had to deal with "the system " I got in hot water and burned out in no time .

[@el23tv64]

Millions of people would thank you for making this episode, John.

[@acearcher8148]

I feel like he should do a follow up on the mental health facilities we DO have! Because, at least in personal experience, they are f*ing nightmares. The doctors don’t care, the restrictions are painful at a minimum and, personally, traumatic at worst. When I was in an inpatient facility the people were not allowed to touch one another, or you could get in serious trouble. Even if someone was sobbing on the floor, begging for a hug, the ‘caregivers’ would insist they be left alone. It was a traumatic experience for me, and I still have nightmares about it. It seriously needs to be addressed, and I’d love to see Mr. Oliver do it. He always brightens my day, and it’d be nice for someone to stand up for those of us who don’t have a platform to do so, as he has done for many. I

[@garretthochmuth4522]

*Jeasus* fucking christ. That it *Horrorifying*

[@kawaiiconcept7479]

Lets even get into the BS that is ABA therapy, it's holding people to a social standard instead of making things easier. It's bad for everyone.

[@ameliawalsh991]

My parents r trying to send me to one against my will again.. because I’m not doing well in school. They know I’m not a danger to myself or others. It’s literally being imprisoned without the right to a trial :/

[@yikesmydude5641]

I was sent to one when I was 11 where they said it was all because I wanted attention (and that’s one of the best things I can say about it) and said I was faking the disorder I am now diagnosed for ! Very silly to say the least

[@martalaatsch8358]

Even at a good hospital, I've had a blood test get completely messed up (blood on my hands and jeans, visible bruise two weeks later, without being told when I consented to this blood test or what it was for), left alone when I shouldn't have been...

[@jbmp1390]

This show should be required viewing in all schools

[@stevenshar1233]

You know what's a crime? My older brother tried to commit suicide and we stopped it in time. My family has really good insurance and do you know how many available therapist were actually practicing mental health five and all of them were booked. My brother tried to commit suicide on July of 2015 and they said the earliest appointment they can do is November. The only other way for my brother to get in is to be part of a research study and luckily he made it into the program. I mean what the fuck, the insurance companies comes pester you about how good their services are but when you actually need them you get nothing. No one should have to go through all this just to get simple help for mental illness.

[@baechulgi]

Wow that's seriously tragic. I hope your brother is doing better now

[@fivedudes]

+steven sharI am sorry to hear that about your brother also being stuck especially at that level of depression. Though If you think its bad with good insurance imagine how bad it is for the poor using government programs ones. I cant even find one for 3 years now and all the agency's in my state/city I've been to want to give me case managers and I'm not 70+ with alot of medacare paper work so they are pretty useless for me. The agency's then claim the person can double as a therapist but have no degree(usually not studying for psychology degree ether) but studied some areas of it for their other degree's and I'm not having a short 30 min appointment let alone one usually in a crappy under funded building ONCE a month where most the case managers leave from being over worked 80% of the time and I have to start over over with someone. Even after all of that half my appointments get cut short because the case managers are always leaving to help emergency clients who are on suicide watch. So I am sitting in limbo for 5 years with no help to get over any of my mental trauma's and crippling depression and other things I have no tools to deal with and manage. I only recently found out one of the agency's I've been going too for medication for other things who had said their is therapists in the office but no open slots said their has never been any therapists in their office all along and I have been waiting 2 years.

[@qawamity]

+steven shar Part of the problem is a lack of trained professionals to deal with the issue. Maybe the insurance company sucks, maybe it doesn't; but it isn't their fault if there are only 5 mental health doctors operating in your area and they're all booked. I understand that you are angry and frustrated. I know you want your brother to get the help he needs, and I know you are probably feeling hurt and/or confused about not being able to help him yourself. Direct your anger and frustration into something positive, don't use it to lash out at people that are not responsible for the situation.

[@tjeulink]

+steven shar thats such a shitty situation. its insane how bad mental healthcare is in the USA. i live in the netherlands and i get goverment grands over 3500 euro a month so i can get proper living space and help with cleaning and staying in society on a daily base( an hour every day with specialized nursing people). outside of that i get statefunded(not from the 3500) treatment from psyciatrists and psychologists that i see weekly(like it should be if im honest). then i get another 600 a month as welfare allowance so i can pay rent etc and i dont have to work so i can focus fully on reintegrating in society an bercome functional again, and i never tried to commit suicide. i am so lucky to live in this system (even though it has its problems, its still one of the best in the world). i really hope your brother can get atleast half decent treatment soon, because jeez. if i lived over there i would be death.

[@valumtimes]

I am so sorry your brother is in that much pain. Suicide and self harm is something that is unfortunately overlooked and undersold by a LOT of people -- instead of treating it like the crisis it is, people are ostracized and told there isn't room for them. It's inhumane. I'm sincerely glad to hear your brother is getting support now, however, and I really do wish him and your family the best. You sound like you really love him, and that can make a world of difference.

[@JJcDAmAn1]

It's so discouraging knowing that Mental Health is still being seen with such stigma and still a topic that's taboo to talk about. I deal with anxiety, OCD, and hypochondriasis and it's still shocking that people are afraid to bring awareness to the problem. Mental Health shouldn't be taboo. It really shouldn't be.

[@shmorp]

I hate the way some people talk about mental illnesses it's like the person with it isn't a proper person anymore

[@GregaMeglic]

Yet we live in a world where people are labeled weird, not normal or even crazy for things as minor as being introverted.

[@KyLives]

The worst part is everyone is trying to pretend they don't face any mental health challenges so they can fit into the ever tightening parameters of normality. We all have to go through psychological development and there's an infinite number of things that can stunt our personal growth. Talking about mental health more would benefit everyone.

[@auburnkit]

I think a ton of people are dismissive that its even a true problem until it affects them directly. I have been dealing with hypochondria and anxiety and just recently was able to get health insurance to seek a therapist after the doctor recommended that I'd do. Everyone i had tried to confide in about this issue just dismissed it and said i was over reacting until it just became full on panic attacks. Lack of education on how to deal with people with these issues also creates lack of action.

[@KyLives]

auburnkit and then lack of action leads to more uneducated people, and the vicious cycle continues.

[@tanyatkachenko4425]

it's 2018 and nothing has changed

[@amyfan9000]

Tanya Tkachenko o.o

[@davidwalker8625]

The only thing that changed is you can't come to Canada to get it anymore because many provinces up here are cutting mental health funding... North America is an embarrassment right now...

[@axllaw427]

Aren't you surprised anymore? Back in the 80s or 90s, people imagined that 2018 would be like a Blade Runner like generation. And look what happened to the world today.

[@rosesmith6925]

They Did stop bleeping John's language out though!😂

[@teja2295]

In the US that is very true

[@Dwarficus]

I'm an Englishman, living with a mental health disability and I can honestly say that I am so proud of the UK for having a national Health Service with it's own regulated Mental Health departments. Had it not been for the serious help I have received from my doctor and my social care coordinator I would not be here today. The help Barbara Julius, at about 10:05, is talking about has been things that I, myself, have received from members of the NHS. Now, for the police, or the Thugs-in-Blue as I call them. The UK police are as violent and uneducated as their American colleagues, I am so very grateful that the UK Police do not carry firearms as standard. I have had the police use my disability as an excuse to assault me and then charge me for the pleasure. Try telling a police officer you were assaulted by four officers, without someone recording the event, and you'll see how little the word of the mentally disabled is taken by any police force, especailly when against the word of the Police. The UK Police does not educate it's staff in how to deal with 1 in 4 UK citizens (NHS states), nor will it make the changes needed. When I have asked Police officers why they don't have this education. they have always stated that they don't need this education, nor would they take if the opinion was there.. I know that The Isle of Wright has started having NHS mental health nurses/coordinators ride with them, but this is way too little, way too late, and there is currently no plan to expand on this great idea. Sorry for the rant, this is the heavily shorten version of the rant about Mental Health and how it's treated that I rant hourly to myself aabout, especially the criminal acts by the Police against the disabled, just because they can get away with it, every fething time. Thanks to Mr Oliver and the crew, this is something that needs to be addressed and sorted regardless of the country.

[@willamcooper897]

If a person attacks and I mean attacks a police officer the excuse can't be "You can't punch him, he has a disability." I also disagree with the concept with not guilty due to mental disability. There are definitely disconnects when dealing with people who have mental disabilities and I agree with a lot of what you said (except for your broad generalization of the police) I just wanted to specify the difference.

[@Dwarficus]

When anyone is attacked, they have the legal right to defend themselves, says so in British Law, but there is a difference between defending yourself and using any slight threat, even when they're trying to defend themselves, as an excuse to assault a person. I would also love to say that I am generalising with the police, but after 15 years of dealing with the police I can honestly say that only one copper has not acted this way to me. I should point out he was an armed officer in London, and he thanked me for making his day.

[@agrammarnazi41]

Dwarficus C. Maximus I am from Plymouth and I agree entirely. I have a mental illness and the NHS has helped me so much!

[@GatorTheLegend]

Your jokes are genius but sometimes hard to laugh at because of their truth.

[@oof-rr5nf]

GatorTheLegend You've perfectly described my experience of pretty much everything John Oliver.

[@Serai3]

Imagine what it's like to try and write them.

[@ravenclawrules4640]

Serai3 one of my friends is really dark but amazing to hang out with because she is so weird and quirky but can crank out dark jokes that hit too close to home

[@jackbrown3691]

Yeah it´s like starting to laugh and then saying: "Oh god what have i done."

[@thesuperginge1348]

You've hit on one of the cores of British comedy.

[@Zanenoth]

Thank you John. I have bipolar disorder and have been hospitalized for it twice. The first time I was a child and they explained to us that it wasn't a health facility. It was halfway beetween a hospital and jail and if we wanted to go home that we need to behave so the insurance company won't pay for our treatment any more and they have to release us. The second time I was admitted I was an adult and used the same method to be released. I stabbed myself in the leg and was out in a week. I was not ok, but because I knew how to play the system I was able to leave. I am no longer on medication, don't have SSI anymore, and lost my medicaid. It's a really big issue that needs addressed. I will admit that I'm not very good at making decisions for myself.

[@kaylabuktenica6606]

Oh shit, I'm so sorry

[@proxione4045]

I’m autistic, severely depressed and I have symptoms of ptsd and I would never hurt someone..

[@Dman9fp]

Indeed psychopathy and general mental issues are mutually exclusive. Like saying you vape one weekend, next thing you know you're injecting heroin a month later. Slippery slopes don't exist like that. At all

[@languist]

I have Asperger’s. Nice to meet you

[@digaddog6099]

As someone with autism too, I find this misleading. People are affected by what they have in different ways, especially with autism, which is why we have the quote, "if you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism."

[@Angry5704]

I'm in a similar boat, only person I'd ever think about harming... well, I think you know where I'm going with this...

[@martalaatsch8358]

​@@Angry5704Same. Are you doing okay?

[@MutilatedMetalhead]

"It's broke, but why fix it?" Good ol' politics!

[@MyHabbits]

+MutilatedMetalhead "It's not broke, it's this other thing." "Are you gonna fix *that* then?" "...Naaaah."

[@thefeleapz4144]

I've got a feeling there's more to it than that js

[@83joonior]

+MutilatedMetalhead We had the motto "If it ain't broke, fit it til it is".

[@malice926]

+MutilatedMetalhead "Mentally ill people? Aren't they what we have prisons for?" sums it up pretty well too wouldn't you agree?

[@MaximilianKohler]

+MutilatedMetalhead The answer is money. One of the two major political party does everything in their power to defund and prevent funding of government programs. Because their primary goal is letting rich people save a few % on their taxes. It is a sad reality that if you told to me 10 years ago I would have said "you're crazy, no one could be that much of an ass hole".

[@janeswonderland5399]

I wish medication and visits to the psychiatrist wasn't so expensive because I can't pay for both... so it's hard to find help and it hard to try to keep things in check

[@StupendousJia]

my doctors' also useless that's why i started looking after my self and making vids to help others.

[@julz3tt3]

that really sucks. America is really behind with mental health and psychiatric services. It's funded in NZ and The UK.

[@sciencepower608]

True,I have depression and I'm suicidal and i got help and the medicine is GOD expensive for doubling my dose of medicine.

[@brewerjohnson]

I have depression, anxiety, adhd, I've struggled with bulimia, and i can barely afford anything

[@George-bb9kr]

I honestly believe that USA needs a NHS tbh.

[@brawlinharry6461]

damn the REAL ESNAKE AGENT gets me everytime :D :D :D he knows its a bad joke and celebrates that fact. GODS i love John Oliver

[@DoctorWhoKage]

My mom always says that the worst puns are always the funniest.

[@carolinegcooke]

As someone with ADHD, severe depression, chronic anxiety, and panic disorder, and trichotillomania, I just want to say this video was deeply needed. Thanks John!

[@MrImagayguy]

Thank you, John Oliver. A voice of reason in this god forsaken place.

[@mrbenice]

i was gonna talk shit about your wolf licking a rock and baying at the moon joke. like a wolf would ever have an iron deficiency, they eat red meat! but, after researching the topic, i have discovered that dogs who chew/lick/eat rocks often do so because they, in fact, do have an iron deficiency, which is a a symptom of anemia. you guys are good. whoever you are guy/lady who looked up that fact for this joke, and you know who you are, i see what you've done here, and i appreciate it. if only we could all be so resourceful and dedicated to our craft.

[@jameszumwalt7338]

A whole episode about Mental Health and you zeroed in on a joke about a wolf.... that's sad

[@s000x]

@@jameszumwalt7338 Please shut up

[@yam3946]

knowing that research went into that dumb joke made me very happy

[@Heyyyyitsanya]

I was going to be a teacher or a mental health therapist to help people. But after watch these videos, not only do mental health patients and children need help and better education, all of America does. I'm going to try to be a Senator or Congressman. Hopefully it'll help. Geez, America needs to change. Badly.

[@joweydelanota7421]

You won't help shit. You already victimizing these people without taking in consideration the threat they can represent to society.

[@Heyyyyitsanya]

+Jowey de la Nota Most aren't a threat to society. They need therapy. Do you know how hard it is to even get intense therapy? A lot may need intense therapy 4 days a week but most offices only do once a week. I know this because my sister suffers from severe bipolar disorder, but she is not a threat to society. Your dumbass thinks they are but again, in reality, most need intense care. Just because they're angry doesn't mean they're a threat. And even if they were a threat, that does not mean they don't deserve help, look at other countries where instead of putting these people in jail they help them! And usually with positive results.

[@michaelthearchangel8508]

@ Jowey de la Nota, Police and military personal are not "mentally ill". Although that's up to debate, And they are a million times more of a threat to people not only here in the US but too people all around the world. People with mental health issues, Especially severe, Are MUCH MORE LIKELY to be VICTIMS than threats. Know what you're talking about before spouting off.

[@SanaSamaha]

You'd probably help more by becoming a therapist. Politicians can't do shit on their own, or without the funding. At least as a therapist, you can help people -- real people -- and have the expertise to inform others about all the problems within the mental health field.

[@Grizabeebles]

Make sure you watch the movie "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" a few times before you consider going into politics. The reality is actually *worse* these days.

[@andrewtorrens7790]

I'm wondering two things: 1) This segment was broadcast over two years ago. Has there been any significant changes in that time? Has the president who shall not be named sprinkled his particular brand of bullshit to confound matters? 2) I've watched many of Mr. Oliver's insightful and impactful segments, and I am always left with the question: Okay, so I absolutely hate this. How do I effectively advocate for change? Who can I talk to or write to who is in a position of power and can improve the mental health system? A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Oliver for drawing attention to the absurdity that exists in our governments. Next let's figure out how to affect change!

[@GhoStrider-bg5ln]

is it time now?

[@AFN2750]

1) nothing has changed, even a few years after your comment 2) your congressman. If you live in a red area, bring up their claims about mental illness after shootings. If you live in a blue area, just point out this video or the information in it.

[@biankatardifboisvert1444]

Visit the Second Thought channel.

[@SweetSirenia]

Thank you, John. I feel like you're our friend now. Please don't forget us; keep talking about this.

[@poisonmyrrh6497]

2:38 As someone who is bipolar and has PTSD, thank you for saying this, John. Much respect. =)

[@JWrenison]

I've lived with severe depression most of my life. I've come closer to committing suicide more times than I'm probably comfortable talking about. The stigma attached to mental health is so painful. I'm lucky that I have family and friends who support me and don't look at me differently because of it. We need to be able to have these kinds of discussions openly without fear of being judged.

[@Kevin-wy9dv]

You have value and the world is better with you in it than without. Good luck in these difficult times

[@jneo8393]

I'm mentally ill and i know John that you will never see this but this video helped me

[@icisne7315]

Damn that felt real at the end.

[@HighOnCaffine9623]

No clapping or anything in the end, it just abruptly ended in silence. This segment was zero bullshit, and rightfully so.

[@trollingisasport]

That's what she said?

[@princeofdarknessxyz1]

+Phonzo Cisne thought it wasn't a news show but now I kinda think it is...love his show

[@jupiterkansas]

+Vanu Industries If he didn't crack jokes, nobody would watch him. He'd just be another guy ranting on the internet.

[@technodroog]

+Vanu Industries that's called humor - John Oliver is a comedian, the show combines humor with hard-hitting reporting...yes, no, you heard of that?

[@TsubasaNoAkutenshi]

A cardiothoracic surgeon and professor, graduated from Ivy League university, used the word "nuts" to describe people with mental problem in public. Yeah...

[@starbug1898]

miss misanthropist that's true and even in Medical school it's well known that choosing to study psychiatry comes with stigma, such a shame

[@joechief2456]

+Erepyon Dr. Oz may or may not be a competent cardiothoracic surgeon, but what he definitely is is a highly cynical conman who realised that slapping the word Dr on what he does means he can sell useless shit to people on TV and make way more money than even a successful but normal cardiothoracic surgeon could with a lot less effort. Calling people with mental health concerns "nuts" plays into the drama and attracts attention he can use to sell junk to people.

[@--enyo--]

Actually that's not surprising at all. If you think that the medical profession is unsympathetic to the general public with mental illness, then it's even worse if you're one of them. You basically get treated as an outcast and a failure. Not to mention 'unsafe to practice'. Because that does wonders for your mental state. And this is in a profession with higher than average suicide rates.

[@amogus7978]

You're taking what he said out of context and judging him for it. I say let's see what he was really talking about before deciding on what kind of person he is. It by itself looks horrible, yes, but so would be any of this show's endings.

[@sarahjurgy4090]

Erepyon He's a heart doctor not a psychiatrist. It's like you're saying "Someone who can run with both legs calls a man in a wheelchair a lame cripple? Yeah right...." not to mention the video evidence of Ben Carson saying the word "nuts"

[@renestuder515]

«No Darren, you can't smack it up flip it like a spatula!» Gets me every time.

[@freshiesorch3605]

I struggled with anxiety and depression and I got help. 1 year later, I’m already weaning off my medication. I support people who struggle with mental illness and I believe that they deserve all the help/support that they can get.

[@pinkwings8036]

Hey, if you're struggling, please don't be ashamed to ask for help! You go to the doctor when you have a cold, you watch videos to teach you how to do your homework or other project, its the same with your mind. It's sick, and you might need someone to tutor you in being well again. There's a lot already available online. You deserve to live in happiness, go fight for it.

[@_shir0gan379]

Thank you so much for posting this! This really makes me feel better about asking for help.

[@spybird5870]

ask for help in the u.s as a mentally ill person and you'll be tossed into jail - no thanks

[@snacktime2497]

I think "We Need To Get It Did" is Donald Trump's new campaign slogan

[@moriellymoproblems7842]

+Milky Cowish #MakeDonaldDrumpfAgain

[@skibbitybibbitydibbity]

+MoRiellyMoProblems #MakeDonaldDrumpfAgain

[@whitedevil2]

+Skyler Isaac that's right. because it do.

[@Nova-uq9nw]

thesphynx #Hashtag

[@dcentkuria5755]

Skyler Isaac 😂😂😂😂😁😁

[@Miztli3]

wow, the last sentence was full of righteous truth

[@alessandracastillo4458]

The fact that I'm watching this and it still relates to the US in 2018.

[@jakeola10]

Alessandra Castillo really fucking sad isn't it

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

Now 2020

[@makatron]

They don't want to solve it, otherwise they will lose it as an excuse for whatever the current issue is.

[@Hechab]

+Isaac Alonzo It's sad politicians approach everything from a "how much longer will I stay in office if I say/do this...".

[@makatron]

El Manimal yep is a popularity contest for them. And of course pleasing whoever is paying the campaign bills.

[@thewonderlander1372]

Isaac Alonzo So basically it’s like Mean Girls or just school generally where everyone competes for popularity and everyone wants to be cool and the kid who has the coolest things or the best food and sometimes gives their stuff to people is liked. And it’s like if one girl says they like justin bieber and another girl says they don’t they get into a whole fucking debate/fight. Also there are cliques there are the jocks the nerds and etc. and there are the democrats and republicans and conservatives and liberals and etc.Just like how politicians argue the things they don’t like and can be soooo fucking petty. I just compared politics to Mean Girls,the school and student social system and fucking school drama that’s most likely really fucking petty. I COMPARED POLITICS TO PETTY AS FUCK TEENAGE AND STUDENT DRAMA!!!!!! Politics basically act like fucking teenagers . That’s it the world is doomed my faith in humanity destroyed.The world is fucked.Fuck my life fuck the world!

[@ayliahchloe2300]

They will also lose money. Reentry is so profitable especially in addicts and prison systems. Death is also profitable so that’s not a concern for them. They do not care. But IMHO they have serious problems in their decision and empathy. Maybe they have some mental illness. (Hopefully I graduate with my BS in psych 1:21:20 and onto MS then PhD and PsyD)

[@BlitzsieLDiscoLSnow]

Yeah, because if they solve mental health, the school shootings will still happen, because guess what. In the Netherlands we also have mentally ill people, but almost no school shootings or violent incidents outside of the criminal circuit. Because we have actual strict gunregulation. But no, most of the American politicians don't dare touch the issue of guns. It's that sad.

[@Tracydot3]

The state of mental health in the U.S. is atrocious. Thank you John Oliver for addressing this issue. I'm bipolar and this segment was more comforting and helpful than the shitty mental health care available in the U.S. Doctors just want you to pop harmful pills that give you terrible side effects and nothing is done to actually help you function in society. It's also disgusting that the only time mental health is brought up by the media is when some asshole goes on a shooting spree. Most of us with mental health problems are only a danger to ourselves. We just want some fucking help and understanding. We don't want our issues to be sensationalized for ratings or used by politicians as talking points to make them look better, only to be ignored again once their bullshit leaves their mouths. I wish those who need help could get it easily but unfortunately that's not the world we live in. I wish I had been born in a Scandinavian country so I'd live in a place where my society and country gave a fuck about me.

[@PrinceEasy]

+Tracy Vanity Guys, Canada can save you! Best wishes.

[@ladyturtledove3039]

Omg I don't feel alone anymore thank you for speaking out I'm bipolar 2 what type do you have?

[@polywomple]

+Tracy Vanity fucking thank you. Tons of people are taking this video and commenting that it's because there ISN'T enough psychotropic drugs, when it is the U.S. that has one of the highest rates in psych med usage! THATS THE PROBLEM. Pharma and the media pump so much false information to increase med use and profits and social media eats it up. where are the tests, the hard facts, lab results, the citations? Who paid the 'researchers' and 'scientists' and how much and where did the money come from? Why should we pump more government money into healthcare when it's already a failed system that emphasizes drug use and ignores anything circumstantial?? do they actually do GOOD or is it money vested? these are questions we should be asking.

[@rianmach9043]

Says Tracy vanity lol

[@energeez]

+Tracy Vanity your hot

[@williamduke3576]

You don't have to agree with all, or even any, of the proposed gun control laws in America... but you can't look at these statistics (especially in comparison to other countries) and say with a straight face the solution is NO new gun control measures whatsoever. It's a rights issue, so it's complicated, but it's also clearly a gun issue. So lets get past these obstacles blocking the conversation and actually figure this issue out.

[@lampcrow5453]

Um no it's not. Violent crime is at an all time low but gun ownership an all time high. Most violence is in areas where people can't defend themselves.

[@00BillyTorontoBill]

+William Duke A re write of the constitution would be needed. No politician wants that. So, you have to convince the people to elect the right politicians. Thats the hard part. or impossible

[@williamduke3576]

+Pickle Master Then the solution could be to find better gun control measures for these areas. If that's truly all that needs to be done, then the solution is in fact very easy. I personally don't think that's the case and the issue is far more complicated than how you presented it, but in the very least that would be a start many people can agree on.

[@Kennisiou]

+William Duke Not trying to disagree or be an ass here, but I think it's kind of ironic that you're posting in a video where John Oliver mentions how politicians only talk about mental illness as a deflection away from talking about gun control by, you know, talking about gun control on a video about how we mistreat the mentally ill. You're deflecting away from mental illness by talking about gun control. You're a nega-politician.

[@grthomas9662]

+William Duke part of the issue are arguments like yours, which clearly state a pro gun position not based on facts. countries in europe, and australia, have lowered gun violence with gun regulations, and so have more liberal states in the USA. its the fetishisation of guns and its inmediate association to an essential part of american identity and "freedom", that doesnt help us move forward.

[@FreeTheOne]

"Ok fine, do it then." Took the words right out of my mouth Oliver never change you glorious bastard!

[@PhobeBarrymore]

Another very well executed segment John. As someone diagnosed with OCD, I can say that the stigma is real.

[@Sandman382]

+Amiee Ann Yeah.... mine is less of a problem now then it was when it originally kicked in as a child but I have ADD(back before they decided if you have ADD you are ADHD even if hyperactive doesn't fit the bill) and it was GREAT having a teacher literally tell me that ADD wasn't a mental problem and they wouldn't give me any additional help they wouldn't give a 'NORMAL' kid. And then we found out I had Aspergers as well later which helps explain all my OTHER problems that no one gives a crap about either. When I went to a school that ACTUALLY was made to cater to the needs of ADD and Aspergers students it was like night and day. Grades went from D's and C's to straight A's and I was one of the better students they'd ever had but I couldn't get into one until my senior year about 9 years later then I probably should have been.

[@Bread01110]

+☣ ☆ ☆TheYoloSwagster☆ ☆☣ That's like saying that Cancer doesn't exist.

[@ebuzzmiller34]

+☣ TheYoloSwagster☣ I'm taking the stars off your name for saying something so ridiculously stupid.

[@valumtimes]

+☣ ☆ ☆TheYoloSwagster☆ ☆☣ Sorry, I couldn't take you seriously over the sound of your ridiculous username.

[@tjeulink]

+☣ ☆ ☆TheYoloSwagster☆ ☆☣ people die from ocd, its called suicide. this is part of the stigma of mental health. when someone dies from the internal bleedings caused by cancer we say they died from cancer. when a depressed person throws themselves of a building we say they jumped of a building, not they died from their depression.

[@Thedarkkatana]

Am I the only one that never watches this show on TV ? I usually just catch these little clips here on youtube.

[@NathanWubs]

+Thedarkkatana 1,929,984 the view count, which includes all the countries over the world. Including mine the netherlands that does not have this show. Heck I do not even have cable. So yeah. Whenever you want to feel special by using the words. Am I the only one. Stop, think, and just do not do it.

[@weaponx5697]

+Nathan Wubs he was just expressing himself asking a question being human and u acted like a typical human in this day of age we live in and contradict him.

[@johng45746]

+Thedarkkatana Well I don't have HBO so I watch them here

[@AbhishekKumar98]

+NM. ROVER you can Pirate it if you want. Google is your friend :(

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

+Thedarkkatana I don't think it exists on TV in my country. I am glad it exists on youtube since the daily show webpage somehow managed to never work due to my location.

[@tinaelevation9868]

It is a disgrace the way the mentally ill are treated in this country. I am bipolar,but got no help until I called a crisis facility and said I was going to kill myself for the third time,got drunk and raised hell until the police were called. Then a judge sentenced me to treatment. I had tried for years to get help,but to no avail. I had been put on waiting lists twice. I am better now,but only because of the health Obama put into effect.

[@markdierking9347]

"I don't know, I'm no real esnake agent"

[@Acidfrog475]

One of the many reasons I love this show

[@eddiew2325]

Mimjan Jansson no offense but I wanna beat u up

[@Acidfrog475]

@@eddiew2325 are you a hate watcher wtf?? And what have I done to offend you?

[@matthewhubka6350]

That line is the single best joke he has ever told

[@markdierking9347]

@@matthewhubka6350 I had to re-view the video and found it at least as relevant as then and still funny, too. thanks

[@sarahseedtostem]

Yes, Yes, Yes, a thousand times YES. THANK YOU for speaking up and saying EVERYTHING that needed to be said. This was perfect. THANK YOU.

[@Delt0407]

You are not even touching on the insurance companies that are now dictating the treatment of the mentally ill. I work for Ridgeview Institute and I can tell you, as I have seen it, that it's appalling when we have to discharge a patient without a plan, other than a homeless shelter, because they don't have adequate health insurance. Or when an insurance company says we will pay for treatment but not housing. So now that patient can't attend because they live to far away or don't have transportation.

[@jaycorb4555]

John Oliver is one of the very few people that makes me feel like there are still good people in this world that truly want to see change for the better.

[@rohankarkra7799]

Have had moderate depression, generalised anxiety disorder and a constant struggle to feel good about myself for over 2 years now. It makes you feel so hopeless when people say things like 'stop being sad' or 'you have nothing to be sad about' or 'why are you even depressed' etc. I know a life before and after depression and hence I realise that people can't truly sympathise with you since they don't really know what it feels like. You can imagine how painful a fracture or a cut might be but you can't really understand the struggles, conflicts and pain of a depressed person. You just can't. It's a truly horrible thing to have. Thank you John Oliver for doing your part in bringing attention to this grave issue. ~A fan

[@darkinstinctful123]

"Smack it up, flip it like a spatula." I'm not sure what it means, but definitely trying it out with my girl #Lilwaynesexadvice

[@ackbarfan5556]

Good luck finding a new girlfriend, man. Hope everything goes well.

[@sanguIne-]

+Los Blancos I'm guessing she's made out of plastic. and no i'm not talking about Nicki Minaj

[@mehmeh8403]

Does Linda judge you with her eyes.

[@RoboJean1994]

+John Dillanger So mean Kim Kardashian?

[@techreflection1749]

+Los Blancos To execute this maneuver successfully you must both perform a back flip mid coitus. Just be careful, if your penis is not up to the task of lifting your girlfriend with enough force to flip you both then your going to rip it off. I hope you have a good box spring because it's quality and durability are about to be put to the test. If it goes horribly wrong I expect a full news report and X-rays of your junk to be put up online with the hashtag #IFlippedItLikeASpatula. Good luck Blancos, this task is not for the timid.

[@OcpCommunications]

This particular topic really hits home to me. I have personally dealt with mental illness face to face. My stepfather had a mental breakdown completely out of the blue. It was a really intense and tragic time for me. But what my mother and I did? We did everything we could do get him help as soon as possible. And since we did? My stepdad is back to normal. If we had just given up and said he was "Crazy" he would not be where he is today. Back on the road driving truck and hauling cars cross country, and back to being the loving step father and husband he always was as if nothing had happened at all. And the help we got him? Was really hard to get. My own mother had to pretty much lie to the police to get him taken away to a hospital to get help. My mom had to lie that he wouldn't let her go to get the police to cooperate. He obviously needs help immediately and all they can do is wait till the police see any proof that he needs help and he is a threat to himself or others. We also needed not one but two witnesses to confirm that a man who cannot think for himself needs help. That's how messed up this system is. This system is broken and it's about time we fix it. More than half the people in our prisons are mentally ill. Some if they got help and support as fast as possible? They would be back to being functional members of society. Mental Health is one of the first things cut out of a state budget and there is no reason for it. When someone is Mentally Ill? It should be treated like any other serious medical issue. If you have a heart attack? You can get help and get to a hospital right away no problem. If you have a mental breakdown? You have to jump through flaming hoops on fire just to get help. And that is horrible. The longer the mentally ill are in their current state? The less amount of time their sane normal mind has to survive. It is imperative, especially in mental breakdown cases to get the person suffering from the breakdown help as soon as possible before the breakdown mental state takes over the personality completely. Mental Health is not only a misunderstood health issue but it is also sadly forgotten about by most and considered completely unimportant in regards to other issues that honestly are not nearly as important as helping treat people with genuine illnesses that can be healed if given the correct treatment. Not everyone who is mentally ill can be saved though. Some really are too far off the deep end. But this does not mean that every person who is mentally ill is hopeless. My own stepfather is proof of that. It's time we stop treating Mental Health as the ugly Christmas sweater of health issues. I know you don't want to talk about it. But we need to. Because we are talking about people's lives here. Lives that can be salvaged if we could just give a damn about them in the first place. Give hope to the "hopeless" because they can't make it themselves. Millions of people in this country are calling out for help and we just sit there and do the bare minimum if anything at all to help them.

[@UntilTheStarsBurnOut]

Thank you for this! The ending point was particularly impactful. I just hope many more people see this and learn understand!

[@luminair11]

John Oliver is brilliant and very brave in how he addresses the important issues in our society!

[@Daszkal]

I don't think you need to worry about John's shadow anymore, John. You're in the same business, but you're throwing you're own shadow now. And for the record, I love it; its like walking into a matinee showing of Saving Private Ryan: sure the subject matter is a little dark, and its sad that nobody else is in the theater but us, BUT GODDAMN IT THIS MOVIE IS SO GOOD, YOU GUYS!

[@DavidBaggaShorts]

Man this show is so informative and really makes you think about the issues and educates the viewers. Keep up the great work John Oliver. #LastWeekTonight

[@mercedes3815]

thank you John you made it easier for me to deal with the bulling I get from my classmates about my mental health.

[@flyingfeathers2377]

You address this so well, thank you for standing up for us! Watch these makes my anxiety fade for a while, I can’t thank you enough.

[@LauraSquirrel]

People that use the term "cray-cray" deserve to be punched in the throat.* *: John Oliver is exempt from this.

[@TheLobsterLarry]

+Garrett Moffitt totes cray cray

[@Doomsday-yo7lh]

Why you ackin' so cray cray?

[@josephleon7743]

snookie did when describing amanda bines breakdown. so i'm inclined to agree with you

[@amilajayampathy9536]

+findingbuglantis Gravity Falls?

[@Vincebae00]

I had childhood onset Schizoaffective Disorder: Bipolar Type, as well as Panic Disorder and OCD later on, all professionally diagnosed by three psychiatrists+therapists over the course of 4 years. I've had psychotic symptoms since I was 11. I cannot drive because I have hallucinations, and it's hard to hold a job because my anxiety makes me a total pushover because of the power-struggle between boss and employee and the risk of being fired. I was manipulated in my first job when I was 16, and I'd come home many days in tears because I almost got fired because I couldn't clean a skating rink and two bathrooms in 15 minutes without help. I'm also low class, me and my dad making less than $25,000 a year. I have suicidal thoughts and ideation daily, and my psychiatrist won't give me anti-anxiety medication, so I use alcohol. My Schizoaffective Disorder is apparently genetic, both my grandmother and mother had it, and now I also do. But I've had my best friend of 12+ years tell me "I think you can drive, you just don't want to." No...It's because I have visual and auditory hallucinations, and half the time I'm on the road with her at night I can't see where she's supposed to turning on a highway because everything is muddled together. I'm the comedian of my family and friends. I make people feel better. But when I need help because hey, I have MANY debiliating disorders that make it extremely hard to function in American society in 2018, they turn their heads away because "You can't possibly have it that hard! I just had to return my PS4 because Walmart wouldn't replace it!" (The same best friend who got mad at me because I can't drive) I know this video is very old, but I thank you, John Oliver, for bringing up these issues on National TV and KZbin, especially since these issues haven't changed at all. The fact is that the government doesn't want to help; they only want to blame everything on us. If a part of society is failing because those in the society refuse to help, the result is soon going to be that failing part of society erasing themselves and being erased by others.

[@kimminh6812]

The "someo

[@Dman9fp]

Got that right. I've come to the conclusion one Cannot find worth in this world thru external validation or expectations of anything. Leads to too much bitter disappointment. Right, fulfilment comes from within through a push, some realizations and input from the external world can help get it going, but to a certain point, even if we find a fulfilling hobby, it will be burnt out as will we if we tirelessly pursue it. Diversification of interests. Making connections. Avoiding the unanswerable existential issues and questions. No easy fix, life is hell, but long as we keep thinking and moving, stop moping, at nearly Any cost.... Much easier said than done, but sometimes is that easy. Worrying muddies up everything, always makes it worse, pretty much. Starting anew, not listening to others "oh what happened to plan X?" Or "oh wow you haven't done activity Y in a while, everything okay?"... Screw em, if all they are going to do is try to define me. Everyone is mega complex in the modern age, clear as anything our intuition wants us to fit in, but is hardly ever the real answer, so to be shameless, keep at what we need to, avoid what we need to, and just stay strong I suppose is the main key-- as well as never being hopeless. There is always slivers of hope to behold and grab, even if it's for less suffering

[@emillieolivia8006]

I come back and watch this every once in a while. John Oliver is truly one of the best hosts on tv I appreciate his discussions of very real issues and his understanding around all topics. So important to change these misconceptions and stereotypes.

[@hibye-hq9qi]

I'm glad I'm mentally ill. It sounds strange when I say it like that, but the truth is that it lets me understand others, not use stereotypes, appreciate everything people say or do (I have depression) as well as be kinder to others. Don't get me wrong, mental illnesses aren't just rainbows and sunshine, and I hate it, but...idek what I'm trying to say anymore. Just ignore me.

[@Herobuilder21]

Bianca di Angelo That is... rather fascinating, actually.

[@griffin4cats]

The hardest part is hitting the comment button. You always feel like your words don't matter, or that you'll offend someone, or the worst possible outcome that you'll be noticed. It's hard not deleting everything you just wrote. Thank you for commenting, and thank you for making that reply button one that's easier to press.

[@CSalustro]

The sad part (as we all should already know) is that mentally ill is a relative term. Relative to how society at that point in time is viewed as a whole. Locking people up, segregation, and inequality all fall into this huge vat of crazy (Pun well intended). Hopefully, as not only a country but as a human race and species we can overcome these horrid monstrosities.

[@alexanderhagle4520]

Bianca di Angelo same here. I'm neurodivergent (autistic and Adhd) and mentally ill (anxiety), and I've experienced the same thing. (I'm an extremely empathetic person in general, really. it's kinda the rule, not the expectation, in my opinion)

[@alexanderhagle4520]

Bianca di Angelo also, yay! another demigod.

[@MidoriGal17]

that ending always gets me.

[@BoNeStOrM92]

Wow, I am always astonished by the way things are presented by this show. I started watching KZbin clips of it about a week ago and could not stop since! Keep on this really, really, really great work.

[@lyrichal0202]

im so glad to see people talking and sharing their experiences in the comments. i have c-ptsd, dissociative identity disorder, debilitating social anxiety (writing this comment is actually super stressful, but i feel it needs to be said), major depressive disorder, gender dysphoria, pdnos and autism (which isnt an illness, but you know) its 2018 and still, nothing is being done about any of this. ive gone through some struggles with my recovery thus far but i know fellow mentally ill people living in the southern and western states who still face these atrocities in the system i cant help them with alone. please, continue to be outspoken about your experiences, everyone. we cant continue to take this silently, or nothing will change

[@LnPPersonified]

6:35 It's funny, because when my girlfriend and I broke up, she moved to Syracuse.

[@MelodicQuest]

How much did that bus ticket set you back?

[@jojodelacroix]

+Omar Guillen Considering opportunity cost, it practically paid for itself!

[@SrinivasArnepalli]

The local mental health care covered that for him.

[@memenmemen]

+Pokerface ahahahah

[@MrCiaoMiaoCiao]

+Pokerface ♟♞♝♜♛♚ David Cortese - Manga Chess ♙♘♗♖♕♔

[@Steve3Thumbs]

It is 02/16/2018 and the shooting in the Florida high school was two days ago. And this video is still relevant.

[@dij7878]

Great commentary. Thank you, Mr. Oliver!

[@ragaire63]

This episode still hits home for me. In the wake of the recent shootings in Dayton and El Paso, mental health is still being used to steer the conversation away from basic, effective gun control. Even more than halfway through 2019, this issue continues with no sure sign of improvement. It's already insulting enough that the people using this argument are complacent in a life where America doesn't fear if another attack like this will happen, but when and where it will happen next. It's even more insulting when they use mental illness as a scapegoat without considering the misguided and potentially dangerous misinformation it spreads regarding people like me. Even after all this, I still can't thank this show enough for delivering important facts on a variety of topics in such entertaining format.

[@jazzydragon4498]

I know that I have bad generalized anxiety and social anxiety. I often have a hard time even talking on a phone to a relative, ordering something from a restaurant, or saying hello to other people whether I know them already or not. I want to not be so scared, yet I feel like they are recording their interactions with me and taking note on whether they like me or not when I talk to them even though they could be my friends or family. I know this is most likely false, but I can't help it. I worried about a science fair project for months and even cried in the middle of class the entire time and after school because of it. I even was working with my closest friend on the project too. Some people noticed me while it happened, but I just dismissed them or ignored their support. I felt afraid of getting in trouble because I was aware we were failing the project. I also didn't tell the teacher either since I was worried she would become angry at me for doing terribly on something most people find easy and fun yet knowing she is probably the most kindest and funniest science teacher I've ever had. The fear is there, yet there is no true explanation why we feel that way other than our own minds hating us. At least I do have people I'm comfortable telling my problems to. And they understand too.

[@jazzydragon4498]

My best friend, who I worked on the science fair project with, has bad anxiety too. We can understand each other well. However, there are even some problems I still can't talk to him about, but he is always there when I most need it. And I'll be there for him when he needs it too. We like to make each other laugh. :-)

[@user-ix4nq9yz8k]

Thats good ! Please don't feel pressured to act a certain way ! Never. Act as naturally as possible. Whenever people accept you or not thats their fucking problem not yours. And most importantly LOVE YOURSELF !

[@jazzydragon4498]

Thank you. :-)

[@user-ix4nq9yz8k]

+Jasmine Wood no problem. This needs to be said and repeated again and again until, people finally get it. Anchor it in your heart and don't forget it.

[@christianlong1217]

Dude...its called being insecure...welcome to life on Earth. Most people feel nervous and are afraid of failure, the difference is weather or not you indulge in your fear. You will be crushed by what other people think of you if you ACTUALLY THINK IT MATTERS. When you let go of what other morons think, you will be free, plain and simple.

[@MsStormcrow]

We need much better mental health care here in Canada too. Yes we're better off than the US in that area, but not by that much. Unless you're a child, suicidal or a danger to others it's difficult to get help because mental health offices are very over worked & under staffed. Those with ocd, anxiety or depression who are not suicidal or danger to others are often turned away & told to seek private care, but that's expensive! Most people cannot afford it. It's a failure of the system. We have to do better in both our countries!

[@nikothomas2628]

I live in Rural Ontario. There is more stigma around mental health than rich farm kids with shiny iPhones. When I got out of the hospital my school said they were willing to accommodate me, but they ended up sending me to the resource room and seemed to think that I wasn't having any issues mainly because I didn't talk to anyone about it openly. After another month of hospitalization, experimental meds and a school transfer, I found myself in an amazing place but I still somehow feel trapped. Mental Illness isn't just something that all Batman villains have, it's a real life problem that no one in my area seems to know or care about. And I am so happy that John Oliver covered it because then at least someone will know, but it doesn't travel fast enough. So the one thing I want is for people to de-stigmatize it on a local level in any way they can. And listen, I may only be a Canadian teenager with a rough past, but I know from first hand experience that this kind of thing should be common knowledge. All points aside, I'm here to talk to anyone who has been in this boat and just needs a bit of conversation :3 Quick Note: I'm tough as nails and my skin only gets thicker so if you want to somehow insult me for sharing this, all I can say is good luck and do your worst.

[@geckoladyemma]

You're amazing, I hope you're still doing well🙏🙏🙏

[@TheTragedyMachine]

Having BPD (borderline personality disorder) I've certainly dealt with a lot of stigma. People have legit told me that 'people like you will never be truly human' and worse shit before. It's upsetting

[@hunnybadger442]

BPD is such a struggle... I've seen just how difficult it is to deal with... I takes a very strong person to be able to come to terms with that illness... And the stigma around it is epic! And its very hard to treat... Keep up the good work...

[@trucetruce335]

Cluster B disorders are so horribly stigmatized to the point any of your suffering is seen as “justified” or “karmic” - an ally and friend NPD who wishes you the best

[@emilyrowl9421]

Geez!

[@TheTragedyMachine]

@@trucetruce335 we get thrown under the bus time and time again but no one ever really seems understanding that those with Cluster B are truly suffering. Its like they think we spend all day wondering “hmm I like to make my emotional, mental, physical, and social incredibly distressing and difficult and probably it’s not your “fault” (not that any mental health things are a person’s fault) and yet no how matter how much I try I can never feel human because it’s been ingrained that I don’t deserve to be treated like a normal person.

[@DeaPeaJay]

John Oliver keeps saying how he's not a reporter and he's only interested in making jokes. But I think it's pretty self-evident that that's not true. The closing line in this video is pretty much proof of that. He's a reporter who throws jokes in to make it interesting.

[@Crowbar6006]

+Dave Joyce comedy is also a way of dealing with things we think we have no control over.

[@NathanCassidy721]

I consider him a pundent not a journalist. Plus some of these issues are so awful that you cannot help but laugh.

[@icywolf9312]

+Dave Joyce comedians are smarter than reporters

[@DeaPeaJay]

Reporter, pundent, commentator - all those labels fit really. But Oliver would say he's first and foremost a comedian who makes jokes about things he finds interesting and that he's not anything other than that. To his credit, I think he does approach things from a comedic standpoint first and foremost. But I think it's odd for him to say he's nothing more than a simple comedian. The last line in this video was definitely not a joke

[@icywolf9312]

Nathan Cassidy I wouldnt consider him a pundit because these issues and the ways to solve them should be blatantly obvious to everyone if you dont have any kind of bias

[@NWR_astrotrain]

Thank you, mr Oliver. Thank you for making me feel like i matter.

[@lainey7985]

I'm trying to do my part to fight the stigma. I've got anxiety disorder and panic disorder, and I'm also agoraphobic. I also have IBS (which, of course, is exacerbated by anxiety). All of these things created a perfect storm for me to spend a month and a half in the hospital in spring of 2017, most of that in the psych ward (I like to call it "Club Meds."). I'm open about it because, if you knew me personally, I might come off as a little odd (I get really excited about certain things--right now it's Randy Rainbow--I love him, lol), but not "crazy." In the psych ward, which was horrendous btw (dirty and poorly-staffed, with a few too many of the nurses on a power trip and treating people who were vulnerable like, well, crap), I kept running into even nurses WHO WORKED IN THE PSYCH WARD not understanding mental illness. One told me (to get over my agoraphobia), that I should just "go on a picnic." So in other words, I should get over being agoraphobic by...not being agoraphobic. Thanks for that, lady. That was super-helpful. Anyway, we've got a long way to go. A long, LONG way. *sigh* But the tide is turning.

[@kakumee]

Agreed, it can be even worse when your a movie because you have no choice to a small town from a big city because you was trying to save your life and possibly improve it and the people in the small town black mail you to do what they want and when you speak out against the injustice your pretty much black listed.

[@non-applicable.]

And you can't really do anything about it because if you start objecting, they'll give you some strong meds, you'll be drooling in a corner for a week. And they'll tell your family that you got worse or had an outburst. Little to no accountability. Those people have no compassion, no humanity, just cynicism and disgust. Horrible. ☹

[@kakumee]

@@koalafromtomorrow5656 I had to eat them in my food growing up sadly, I didn't want to but when you get so hungry and you have to go to school, take care of the stuff your parents should and try to hide it because when the cops and social workers leave you alone with the ones abusing you. When I moved I eat dumpster food as well, but I was never hit, some how in my mind it was heaven to not be hit and have as many things to worry about, I did miss going to school stranly enugf, I missed about a year of high school school. When I moved to the area I live in now the lady I lived with took me to the drs, helped me get test done, the drs said I didn't have parisites, but the drs also didn't believe I have athsma and that I can't smell at all. I had my since of smell beat out of me littraly, and the drs here always say I'm fine ( even if there is medical resion) and they say I'm crazy and they can't " deal with my sh!t". I don't have much money or family/friends that can help me, I have no way to move because moving takes money, I can't buy a job where I live, if the job interviewer even calls my refinance the old bosses of mine just say I'm not worth highering because " I don't want to work" yah because you can get so much when you can't breath because your having a athsma attack. I am grateful when people share their stories, I am grateful to my partner and the people who are nice to me online and in real life , and also to the few true friends I have. Qujanaq (kalaallisut Greenlandic for thank you)

[@kakumee]

@@koalafromtomorrow5656 qujanaq!!! Kalaallisut Greenlandic for thank you!!! I do want a job, it's hard because of the stigma of having a mental health condition in the small town I live in it makes it almost impossible to get a job, Im also an abuse surviver, which means when I try to over come my abuse and fight for my rights I'm usually shut down and told if i want a job I gotta just put up with the abouse, when I don't get anywhere by trying to work with them I go up the chain of command, too bad I won't be able work in the area I live In because most of the people are currup or just belive I'm crazy and a crap tonne of roomers about me like I Ware kimono because I'm a prostatuet.... because if was running around with everything hanging out that would be ok...🙄... I can't get the DRs to do much to help me because I'm " too young to have any probmes, I can Just get a job, why don't I try Walmart or fast food or x,y,z, I'm just lazy, I'm just crazy and there for any Heath issues I have are made up..." Yah because 3 drs say yes your foot IS fractured and the one from the town I live in say " no, it's not, it's just spraind".... I can't smell eather because my since of smell was littrly beat out me...that's probably why I don't mind cleaning toils and doing smell gross jobs.....even though Im then willing to that no one will hire me....and thank you so much for saying that.... and Even though you cant help me derctly with what I'm faceing you are helping me by being there for me, just knowing that you want me to keep fighting depression and that you would help if you could derctly is one of the best things any one can do for me and others in a simler situation... people like you, my few true friends and my s o is what keeps me going, qujanarrusaq ( kalaallisut Greenlandic for thank you very much)

[@estrelladelmar6466]

@@kakumee Hang in there, you are not alone.

[@prernasinghchauchan4124]

AS A PERSON WHO HAS SUFFERED FROM SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS I WANT THANK OLIVER AND HBO TEAM FOR CREATING THIS EPISODE REALLY THANKS

[@Demonschnauzer]

I think another problem is the fact that the majority of people's knowledge on mental illness is incredibly vague and based on stereotypes. And it's not really these people's fault, because the school system seems to completely avoid it. There is such a huge stigma against mental illness and people are suffering because of it, because the people with mental illnesses have a hard time getting proper treatment, and the people without mental illness barely have any understanding of mental illness. Education is our strongest weapon against stigma and stereotypes, but we don't use it.

[@xinic5]

+Demonschnauzer I totally agree. As someone who likely has ADHD and has social anxiety, people find social anxiety to be something you can just "get over" with some effort, like shyness or something. Also with ADHD, I used to think it was bullshit. Then as I got older I stumbled across it when trying to figure out what was "Wrong" with me at work and previously in school. I came to realize I might have it, but I tried to remain skeptical and not self diagnose myself. It wasn't until a year or two later I really learned more about it and how it's more to do with impulse than attention, and realized just how drastically it was negatively impacting my life, assuming I had it. It also was only months later I was given old medical papers if from my childhood that said I was already diagnosed with it but never treated. Because you know "drugs are bad" and all that anti ADHD medication hype which my mother bought into.

[@sophiebird12]

Many of my friends dealing with mental illnesses don't tell their parents because their parents are bigoted and don't believe in depression

[@SamuelJamez17]

+Demonschnauzer the problem is, plenty of people think that those who commit crimes are mentally ill, while in reality, only a few do. But when they do find someone who happens to have a mental illness, they put the blame on them. Now technically speaking, as a psychology student, it mainly depends on the person and the issue because if someone is going through a mental illness and is aware of the issue and acts via his/her own emotions, some crimes, in technically speaking kind of way, is "kinda" their fault, and I do say "kinda", because technically speaking, when you refer someone to who is mentally ill, you are to someone who is a "freak" or "crazy", meaning for someone who has lost his mind .... meaning he is not in control. (but like I said, it mainly depends on the issue and the person, but say someone like Elliot Rodger, the guy who was behind the Isla Vista shooting, he did act like a narcissist and in some cases sociopathic behaviour BUT these behaviour came from something. Something that was painful to him. So are his crimes technically his fault? Are they justified? Both yes and no. It is still very controversial) BUT .... it is NEVER the right choice to tell someone, especially someone who is undergoing a mental illness that it is their fault because this mental illness had to come from something. Something that is troubling them for far too much to the point it is affectign them mentally, and if you condemn even further, they will take personally and that mental illness could possibly potentially get worse ... it is called a self-fulfilling prophecy. Plus, if you are gonna keep doing that over and over again, as plenty of people have done in the past for decades, how will people who are goin through a mental illness will feel about themselves? Again, with the self-fulfilling prophecy aspect. If you keep calling them as psychos or freaks, you are risking serious danger, mostly to the person you are saying too. How will someone who is going through depression, or PTSD, or an eating disorder will feel about themselves if the mainstream keep calling them as psychos? The mental illness will potentially get worse because they are so vulnerable and afraid that it will slowly take them over. So, yes ... we need a fucking plan. And we need it now before they are in serious danger to both themselves and other people because if people will call them "freaks who murder people", they could potentially believe it because they are so afraid of themselves and the demons that are inside their own heads that some may even go that direction and will end up behaving that way and will end up believing it. And then the politics will keep on saying that the mentally ill are to blame and the cycle continues over and over again, to the point, it's like there is no end. So yes, we need a fucking plan, and mostly importantly, what we need to give them, is a goddamn apology!!!

[@xinic5]

Samuel James Define what a mental illness is. From what I have heard from mouths of those who (at least claim) to be proffesors of Psychology, it is a vague term. It has always been vague. Generally I hear something about "Abnormal" behavior, thinking or whatever that negatively impacts a persons life. You don't think someone who shoots up a school, robs a bank, rapes someone, that they might have something mentally wrong with them? Tell me, what makes ADHD a mental illness? The impulsivity? The irritability? The lack of focus or drive? Some would say that's just the person's "character". What if you match these, or some of these traits of ADHD, but lack the diagnoses and fail the tests? But you still can't function in society, what are you then? What if someone passes the tests for ADHD, clearly has it, but functions find without medication or therapy. Do they have an mental deficient? It's rather vague....One that really interests me is Schizoid Personality. Is it really a disorder when the majority of people with it live their lives free of treatment, function in society, and are happy?

[@SamuelJamez17]

xinic5 the definition of mental illness varies a lot from person to person. but according to the dsm, a mental illness is defined or can be defined as one is when a person behaves differently from his/her original self, or at least, the "normal" self, i will get to that in a second, or when there is something so distressful inside the person's mind to the point it is unbearable, or when the person in danger to himself or to others. but mental illness is very controversial and even tricky to diagnose. because when you call someone mentally ill, you are in some way labelling them as abnormal or weird, also, mental illness is tricky because it is not diagnosed by something particular like a medical illness, it is effected by multiple factors, like culture, upbringing, a past trauma, or even genetics. but it is tricky say someone is going through a diet and is taking it really seriously ... is he someone disciplined or going through an eating disorder? or say someone is very organised .. is he someone who is just organised or has OCD? Yes, on one hand, there is an extremity but the behaviours are very similar, and a diet CAN become an eating disorder or self-discipline CAN become an OCD. there is a very thin line between "normal" and abnormal. plus, the DSM is very flawed because it does not explain how the mental illness came into being, it only explains the symptoms. so, whatever you do, whatever behaviour you take, there is probably a behaviour in there that says that you have some form of mental illness, which is very tricky. plus, what can you define as normal? sure, it is normal for women to take care more about their body image since there is huge emphasis on beauty standards for women, or it is normal for a soldier to be very disciplined and precise in his work but ... how can you know that they have "skipped" that thin line? Also, how can you treat them when they come from a different culture? If someone comes from a culture where overweight people are considered as pigs, how will you give them empathy and even help them in a way that they do not act in self-destructive ways because they are overweight? There is a lot of ethics and complications when it comes to therapy Also ... no. Studies have shown that people who commit crimes are people who had poor life conditions like rough upbringing, poor economic income, low SES and so on. only A FEW who do so are mentally ill, according to the studies anyway. BUT ... what i said was, those who are mentally ill should not be considered "crazy" just because someone happened to have a gun and shot a bunch of people. because 1. there are a HUGE number of mental illness out there which affect the person pretty differently, also every single case is unique. does not matter if two people have the same illness, it will still afffect them differently. 2. say someone who is a psychopath or a sociopath, or someone who has schizophrenia, they are only SLIGHTLY at more risk for violent behaviour. I say it again ... SLIGHTLY. but does that mean all mentally ill are crazy? fuck no. (also, what if the person was a teenager? delinquient behaviour is common among teenagers. not all teenagers but most of them) It mainly depends on the person like i said about elliot rodgers. It is both understandable for what he has done but also does not mean it is "acceptable" so to speak because he still broke the law. what he really needed was empathy, understanding, and love. yeah, yeah, yeah ... i am being cheesy over here. but that was what he really wanted, well, according to what he said and counselling focuses a lot on empathy. we are not actually trying to be friends, so to speak, because we are still professionals and we work in an objective manner but empathy is an important factor because it will provide a better understanding of their pain and torment and what they feel we do not want to condemn them because it will make it worse and even turns into a self-fulfilling prophecy but a means of maintain it. mental illness has no cure. sure there are tablets and medication to reduce it, since from the neuro biological standpoint, there is a biological effect that affects your behaviour but it can only minimise it because mental illness also has a cogntive part as well and something like that cannot be removed with a flick of a switch. we used to do that which was electro shock therapy but it was way too dangerous since it caused memory loss confusion muscle pain prolonged seizures death (plus, it was unethical and even very painful)