As long as one's devotion is done on his/her own body, it is a deadly sad way to cope with inner suffering. Much better it would be to seek for psychological help, but it's a free will question there. Obviously, if the devotion is to someone else's amputation...it's a crime and therefore the culprit is a mentally unstable person.
Besides being of a different religion, they could be "defectives", which included mentally retarded persons, mentally ill persons, epileptics, persons with birth defects, homosexuals, members of a trade union, Gypsies, etc.
place where mentally impaired persons are kept and treated
Dorthea Dix was a very influential crusader for humane treatment of the mentally ill. She became a champion for the treatment of the mentally ill when she visited a jail and was appalled at the conditions the mentally ill women suffered.
According to political experts, the groups of persons that are widely barred from voting are criminals and individuals who are mentally challenged.
Hy Bloom has written: 'Defending mentally disordered persons, 1995' -- subject(s): Defense (Criminal procedure), Insanity, Jurisprudence, Mentally ill offenders 'Defending mentally disordered persons' -- subject(s): Criminal and dangerous Insane, Defense (Criminal procedure), Insane, Criminal and dangerous, Insanity, Jurisprudence
Most fat people are disturbed by their excessive weight, but calling that "mentally disturbed" would be an inaccurate characterization for most fat persons.
It raises the boat's centre of gravity which will in turn make it more unstable.
No! And it does not mean you are mentally ill either (though some mentally ill persons do carry conversations with themsleves and or imaginary others...and then there are the possessed who speak to a familiar)
In the US-you may own, but noy possess i you are a minor. Persons convicted of felonies or crimes of domestic violence. Illegal aliens. Persons adjudged mentally incompetent, or fleeing from arrest. Persons dishonorably discharged from the military.
Generally when someone messes with another persons head like, telling them stuff that isn't true and them believing you.
Generally speaking, the death penalty is not given to mentally "defective" or infirm, or mentally ill persons. Judges are also reluctant to sentence youth to death.
The hill famous for treating mentally depressed persons in Tamil Nadu is Kolli Hills. It is known for its soothing environment and serene surroundings, which are believed to have a calming effect on individuals suffering from mental health issues. Many people visit Kolli Hills seeking peace and solace.