Discrimination against individuals with mental illness

The purpose of this paper is to examine negative societal and professional attitudes and discriminatory insurance practices against individuals with mental illness. Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be discussed. The ethical principle of beneficence and the Fair Opportunity Rule will be examined as it applies to the humane treatment for individuals with mental illness. Suggestions will be made regarding the ethical obligation of rehabilitation counselors to advocate for better services for individuals with mental illness.