Yes....it is more prevalent than ever and Covid only added to this malaise...my wife suffers from acute depression. I had to seek counseling for myself in order to properly deal with this affliction. We have come a long long way to recovery, however it's a constant battle to stay on top of it. It requires commitment and patience to cope with it however it's better than the alternative. Our medical systems are grossly inadequate in dealing with mental illnesses and too many people go untreated or ill treated.
Good points.
I think society has changed its view but has a long way to go. The stigmatism is not as bad, it is recognized as a medical illness, and there is information and discussion.
That said and having helped someone with a serious condition I became aware about 5 years ago about how understaffed,underfunded and how weak a system we have.
Have a serious mental illness? Devastating? No problem go home and wait for an appointment. Months. You only get to stay in hospital when you are a major threat to harm another or yourself. Mildly suicidal? No problem go him and wait for an appointment.
That said the staff for the most part was great, but you could tell overworked and having to work within the system. Also I understand psychiatrists and nurses have lefty due to the system.
We need to do more.
More people need to be aware.
I am learning. I must say my views have changed for the positive.
