The discussion on Sunday July 10 was a response to a request earlier in the summer from a member whose family includes an adult child with mental illness. Dianne Turpin, employed some years ago with our local Crossroads Community, led the discussion.
Her goals for the morning were four. Participants would know that:
1. Mental illness is more common than generally acknowledged. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) says one in four adults/57.7 million Americans in a given year.
2. UUA has a strong history of advocacy re: mental illness and strongly endorses NAMI and their efforts.
3. Stigma is a large part of the problem and there are many ways in which any one of us can fight stigma. (For example: See Stigma Busters at NAMI website)
4. Families with a mentally ill member live with an often invisible disabililty, and if we, UUCR, are mindful, and compassionate, we may be able to help.
Closing words were from 365 Tao, Deng Ming Dao: "Above all, be compassionate. This is a stand against all evil, and it opens your spirit."
Following discussion several small cluster conversations formed around the room. An offer was made to form a support group--a generous offer that clearly would address a need within our UUCR community.
Comments are welcome to continue the dialogue. Please remember this is a public blog.
I am happy to report that a group is forming at UUCR to continue to address and discuss mental health needs and the impact on others. The first meeting will be on Thurs Sept 15 at 7 pm. Please consider attending. LD
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