Normalizing Mental Health

In our society many individuals lack knowledge and information when it comes to understanding mental health and mental illnesses. As our nation continues to grow this is becoming a problem and is something that millions are dealing with personally. The lack of awareness and understanding is becoming a hardship for families. It is draining our health care system and is frustrating the indivuals that are being identified with an illness. Today's topic is to educate, provide insight and resources to help individuals understand and normalize mental health symptoms such as childhood disorders, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, Bi-Polar, schizophrenia, PTSD just to name a few. We will explore the DSM 5. Share information regarding medications. I will discuss what is mental illness? I will discuss he signs and symptoms? I will attempt to end the taboo regarding therapy as I discuss why many are afraid to reach out and get help.