Mental illness is real. And it's nothing to be ashamed of. Some people don't understand. Some people still think mental illness is a character flaw, depression is just the blues, and addiction is a weakness. Some people actually think it's all the work of the devil.
Some people are just ignorant.
But the facts can change minds. Together we can inform and educate our communities. Modern medicine has shown that mental illnesses are treatable medical conditions. Just like Diabetes, Epilepsy and Asthma. All it takes is the correct treatment.