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Letter: Kids need to know that mental is not a dirty word
Rockford Register Star
“I lost my 19-year-old son to suicide,” Xavier Whitford said.
Thank you Xavier Whitman for promoting mental health education in Illinois schools’ health curriculum. And kudos to State Rep. Maurice West and State Sen. Steve Stadelman, sponsors of this joint resolution, which the Illinois legislature voted unanimously to endorse.
Illinois psychiatric physicians support the many recent initiatives by the Illinois General Assembly to reduce suicide, and treat mental illness and substance use disorders. A statewide organization of over 1,000 psychiatrists, the Illinois Psychiatric Society particularly appreciates efforts to bring mental health care to the most vulnerable and marginalized populations. Black and brown citizens, children and older adults, and teenagers all need special attention.