Historically, people with mental illness have been viewed as fully sexual beings with similar sexual needs to persons who do not have mental illness diagnoses.

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Historically, people with mental illness have often been viewed as asexual or hypersexual, and their sexual needs and desires have been stigmatized or pathologized. However, modern perspectives recognize that individuals with mental illness have diverse sexual orientations and experiences, and their sexuality should be respected and supported.

Historically, People with Mental Illness Have Been Viewed as Fully