Public views on mental illness

Tehran (%) (N = 800)

Nigeria (%) (N = 2040)

Do you think mental illness can be treated outside hospital?

70

45.0

Do you think that people with mental illness tend to be mentally retarded?

21

91.5

Do you think people with mental illness are a public nuisance?

45

95.2

Do you think that people with mental illness can work in regular jobs?

74

25.5

Do you think that people with mental illness are dangerous because of violent behavior?

52

96.5