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2/17/2018

I am glad to see that within the last few days that the words, “mental health” and “mental illness” have been readily used in conversations especially by the media and politicians. Whether it is being used correctly or not, it is still being mentioned. Does this mean that we can expect...?🤔

More School Counselors
The Veteran’s Administration to hire Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)
MEDICARE to pay for Counseling services provided by a LPC
More beds available at Psychiatric Facilities
More funding for mental health & counseling programs
Reinstatement of law that restricted some with mental disabilities from purchasing firearms
Empathy in all situations when a teen uses violence
During election time, Voters to remember the people that lost their lives, survivors, families and friends who are left to mourn and affected by gun violence

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Jon link

2/17/2018 10:34:48 pm

Hi Tremmia! It is sad that tragedies are what motivates discussion and debate over the issues you identified. Mental health does matter. Those who struggle with mental illness and who are marginalized matter! Few advocate for the mentally ill. I hope that as a nation, and in our communities we will continue the dialogue around these issues long after the shock and horror of this week fade.

Tremmia

2/17/2018 10:59:35 pm

Hey Jon,

Thanks for your comments. I agree that it is sad when tragedy brings about discussion regarding mental health issues in our country. Hopefully, the conversations that people are having will led to changes in legislation.

Tamara G. Suttle, MEd, LPC, ACS link

2/18/2018 11:56:12 pm

Tremmia! I love that you are asking these questions . . . spelling these out!

Like you, I too have noticed the increased references to "mental health" and "mental illness" as well as good intentioned "best wishes" and "we're praying for those in Florida."

I would like to add that while the increased attention to mental health / mental illness / good wishes and even prayers are welcomed, they are not enough . . . .

If that's all we can do . . . talk about the issues, send good thoughts, and say a few prayers . . . nothing changes.

The questions that you are asking . . . .

THOSE are the questions that position us to take actions, do something different, and ACT as if we actually do care about some of the most vulnerable among us.

I hope that blog posts like yours prod us into more than just another round of conversations and that the leaders in this country actually DO something about this issue.

Thank you for writing this post!

Hey Tamara,

2/19/2018 09:32:29 am

Thanks. Your thoughtful comments are definitely welcomed. It is true and imperative that words are put into Action.
Things shouldn’t go back to business as usual after condolences are offered. I am looking forward to seeing more advocacy for clients with mental illness, funding, and changes with the gun laws.

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