Purpose

To increase the amount of adults with serious mental illness who get treatment. 

Why I Chose This Topic

I chose this topic because mental health is something that countless individuals struggle with on a daily basis and of those who struggle with mental illness, only a small portion receive the help they need. For the longest time there has been a stigma surrounding mental health and although people have started to view it through a more positive lens, there is still a lot of negativity that surrounds mental illness and it is because of this issue that many adults struggle in silence. I myself am an adult that has struggle with mental health issues and for the longest time I relied on my "I'll figure it out on my own" mindset, but I came to realize that there was only so much I could do for myself. After going to therapy, I began to understand how helpful the resources we have are and that is why I believe it is necessary to increase the proportion of adults with mental illness who get treatment.