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It's Mental
Health Awareness Month, and in light of the pain, stress,
isolation, and grief we've all experienced during the COVID-19
pandemic, there couldn't be a more crucial time to highlight
this topic. Millions of Americans live with mental
health challenges — which is already difficult
enough, when not compounded by rampant stigmas and
misunderstandings that accompany such experiences. In fact,
1 in every 5 Americans will face a mental health
challenge during their lifetime. It's more important than ever that we increase
access to treatment for anyone who needs it AND reduce the
stigmas that often prevent people from seeking
help.
Mental health disorders and
challenges come in many forms — and are extremely
common. These range from anxiety and depression to
substance use to eating disorders and more. In addition to the
everyday pain and distress these conditions cause,
many of them are also deadly. For example,
nearly 50,000 Americans die by suicide each
year, making it the second leading cause of death for young
Americans.
Clearly, something needs
to be done. And our current private health insurance
system is obviously not meeting these serious needs.
Sign the petition to tell Congress that mental
healthcare should be provided as a right — free of
charge!
Thank you,
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Miranda
The Care2 Petitions Team
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P.S. Suicide is
the second leading cause of death for young Americans,
claiming nearly 50,000 lives each year. Tell Congress: good mental health is a right,
not a privilege. |
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