In The Resurrectionist, we find William Stark struggling with an anxiety disorder. As a teenager with mental illness, Will faces immense challenges. Challenges that are reflective of many teenagers today.
The demands of society and those we place on ourselves are growing exponentially. I've been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in the mental health field. A field that is growing fast to meet the demand for services, but the workers are under paid and the organizations dedicated to serving those who suffer are deeply under funded.
It's the nature of the economic beast. A capitalistic economy rewards output and production. Those who suffer mental illness are often unable to be as productive as others due to their illnesses. Mental illness acts as a barrier to healthy human functioning.
Society is working to bring awareness to this unbalance but there is much work to be done. I encourage everyone to learn more about mental illness and what you can do to help. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a great place to start.
www.nami.org
I also encourage people to start with a prayer for all those suffering.
Please leave a comment about other ways to help bring support and love to those who are affected by mental illness.
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