My spirit is grieved today over the horrific tragedy that took place this week on live social media. There are all kinds of emotions concerning what happened. We are left with multiple questions, to include, were there warning signs, could it have been prevented, and what could we have done to help? We live in a world where people are crying out daily for help, but Will We Ever Get It?

Will We Ever Get It that mental illness is real, and should be taken seriously. It is a disease like hypertension is a disease? If it goes untreated, it could end in death like many health issues. We receive treatment for our physical health impairments, but many times miss all the warning signs of a mental health impairments.

Throughout my mental health career, I have met so many hurting people that look just like you and I. They are able to function enough to go to work, maintain a family, participate in church, and attend community gatherings. In multiple cases, it wasn’t until after a crisis or tragedy that people spoke out about the person’s illness. In 2017, we are experiencing the same thing. Will WeEver Get It!!!

According to National Alliance of Mental Illness, one in five adults experience a mental illness. This means that we all have people in our families that need some type of mental health help. Yet our lawmakers have implemented major budget cuts in mental health, when it’s one of the greatest needs that exist in America.

Will We Ever Get It?

Here are a few signs that someone may be suffering from a mental illness:

1. Highs and lows in emotions

2. Excessive fears, worries and anxiety

3. Lack of ability to cope with daily problems and activities

4. Prolonged depression

How will you help someone with a mental illness get the proper help? Will you sit back and call them a coward or worst things after a crisis, or will you start being proactive and help them?

Make a decision to either help the problem or continue accepting the problem. Will We Ever Get It!!!

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