“I wrote down every word that the doctors said, the different terminology. Learned a lot. But

“I wrote down every word that the doctors said, the different terminology. Learned a lot. But mostly what I learned is, how little is actually known about mental illness. All they know, it’s rarely about finding solutions. It’s just more about managing expectations.” The media may also be an important ally in challenging public prejudices, initiating public debate, and projecting positive, human interest stories about people who live with mental illness. Media lobbying and press liaison should take on a central role for mental health professionals, not only as a way of speaking out for patients who may not be able to speak out for themselves, but as a means of improving public education and awareness. [x] -- source link

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