A lot of these people's families have disowned them because of the mental illness. The centers are their families. |
Bill keeps them out of the hospitals, keeps them from isolating or committing suicide. |
Getting people on the right medications and keeping them on it is important. Mentally ill people tend to be non-medication compliant. It is just human nature that when you feel better you go off your medication. |
I know some people who were not diagnosed until their forties. |
I see legislatures changing and taking more interest in mental health especially community-based care. |
I think the legislators are taking a lot more interest in the needs for the mentally ill. For many years, they thought it was a black hole that could never be filled. |
My biggest fear after the stroke was I wouldn't be able to work anymore. |
The biggest problem will be getting them to voluntarily go to their appointment. Because no one wants to have a mental illness. |
They are the real heroes. |
With every letter or article I see in the paper more and more people are asking me questions and taking an interest. That gives me a chance to explain what mental illness is and how it affect not only the client but the family. |