Without it, a person's identity may be unreasonably diminished and horizons for recovery cruelly limited. The Maine vote contrasts with NAMI's national campaign in which thousands of people with severe mental illnesses, in states and communities across the country, registered to vote and participated in yesterday's elections. Given the closeness of the presidential race in key states, it is entirely possible that people with mental illnesses may help to make the difference, regardless of which candidate wins. That participation should be celebrated as an affirmation of democracy. Every American counts.
Every vote also counts.
That is the principle that makes our country work. It includes people with mental illnesses.