Mr. Dr. Jahan Al -Omran
Many people with special groups suffer from some mental illnesses such as depression and bipolar or may suffer from some behavioral neurological disorders, such as hyperactivity and attention dispersion (ADHD), or a spectrum spectrum, and these face many challenges, the most important of which is the presence of a social stigma towards them that make them feel isolated, unable to integrate, or lose a feeling of sympathy and acceptance.
But the history of some of these people who have a special talent, testifies that these challenges can be transformed into opportunities for creativity and excellence.
There are many examples of famous people who have been able to transform their psychological challenges into great achievements, such as Albert Einstein, who is believed to have been autistic, his visual imagination helped him develop relative theory. Likewise, Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister, was suffering from depression, but he led Britain to victory in World War II, and the artist Van Gogh, who suffered from bipolar disorder and depression, but produced immortal artistic works, which if he found love and sympathy for a long live. As for the modern era, there are famous personalities, such as Elon Musk, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, who suffer from behavioral neurological disorders such as autism or hyperplasia, but because of their superior ability to excessive activity, or realizing accurate details they were able to achieve great successes in the field of technology that dazzled the world.
Therefore, the societal view of mental illness and neurological behavioral disorders must be changed, enhancing understanding and sympathy for it, and considering it like any physical disease that can be coexisted with. Patients themselves should recognize and accept their condition, seek help from specialists, and search for support from those close. It is also important to ratify the disease and accept it as part of their journey in life, which enables them to find strength and flexibility to control it instead of controlling them.
In the end, it can be said that mental illnesses or behavioral disorders are not the end of the road, but rather can be a new beginning towards creativity and success, especially since the presence of individuals who suffer from them in a supportive environment full of love and acceptance, and with the presence of determination and determination for them. Thus, they can – enjoy a real talent – from turning the social stigma into a creative imprint that contributes to enriching society and its prosperity.* Professor in educational psychology
