Discussion of Schizofrenia on the TV machine right now (Sharpton)

[loyalsister]

39. How about....

With health professionals and policy makers listen to people who are affected- including the person with the illness. Not many want to do that and the public discussion usually leaves them out.
I have friends who have pushed their way into the dialogue here. We have mental health parity in MO because we had a republican rep along with many citizen advocates putting pressure on the state assembly. It was signed by a republican governor.
I know for a fact that the state law enforcement and court system interact with the state council with disabilities. Both are paying attention to the problem of incarceration and legal representation.

In my city, we have a mental health court. The state NAMI interacts with primary health professionals, law enforcement and security personnel, teachers, etc to train them in mental health first aid.

What good does it do to demonize on television and say we need more adequate care? Do you really believe people all across the nation are going to suddenly have sympathy for people who share experiences with the man who committed this kind of crime.

This is a problem that needs to be addressed locally, on the ground. Primary health professionals, education leaders, law enforcement and others are key players.