Commentary: We need to come together as a community to help people get treatment sooner and provide support during recovery and beyond.
Most acts of violence are committed by individuals who are not mentally ill.
Being a young male or a substance abuser is a greater risk factor for violent behavior than being mentally ill. We estimate nearly 400,000 Bexar County residents will have a mental health disorder of some kind every year. That’s 1 in 5 people who will face a mental health problem. Signs of mental illness can include changes in behavior that don’t look normal, isolation, anger and changes in sleep patterns.
Sadly, too many people don’t get help early enough and end up in hospitals, in jail or living on the street. Too many people end up not being able to live full, productive and happy lives. Typically, 50% of mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24. But nationally, people wait 10 years or more before seeking treatment. An illness that doesn’t get treated gets worse, whether it’s a broken leg or a mental illness.
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