Cook County is tackling the mental health crisis
A core pillar of my first campaign for Commissioner was seeing the critical need for expanded mental health services. As I spoke to thousands of people across my district, I heard over and over again people's difficulties accessing mental health resources. Mental health struggles are on the rise in the U.S. with the CDC reporting that suicide rates had returned to peak levels in 2021. It took the COVID-19 pandemic for the nation to realize how big the problem truly is.
We at the Cook County Board have taken initiative to prioritize the mental health and wellness of those who work for Cook County government. One of the most basic steps we can take toward this type of change is to recognize the relationship between the workplace and our mental health and act accordingly. We know that our personal struggles don't go away the minute we clock in to work.
Cook County employees work to serve the people. As public servants, they put everything they have into making their communities a better place and ensuring that the hard and often overlooked work of government gets done to the best of their ability. That dedication comes often at a personal cost that wellness time can help alleviate.
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