Jan 05 2009
Mental Illness in Eastern Europe
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/05/world/europe/05bulgaria.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Is the scenario described above so different in the developed world ? This post drives my curiosity because I want to chase commentary from others who are involved with me in the work of NAMI – National Association for the Mentally Ill, Chautauqua County and in support of the dreams of students who are already plagued by the stigma of these maladies which affect the progress of young people in our schools.
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I hope that we are more attentive to all persons? In the small, rural community in which I work, mental health issues are too prevalent. Families, however, are loving and caring if often frustrated. Schools are supportive in guidance and direction. Peers are amazingly tolerant and frequently “rescuing” or redirecting their schoolmates whom they recognize as needing this help. What is in short supply is outside professional support – psychiatrists particularly – to serve the adolescent community. This significantly slows the process of improvement and maintainance.