Mental Illness: Changing Attitudes, Changing Lives |
Central Texas Needs Us to Give More |
One in five Central Texans – 20 percent of our population – will experience some form of mental illness in his or her lifetime. Mental illnesses are biologically-based brain disorders; they cannot be overcome by “willpower” and they are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing. These medical disorders afflict persons of all ages, races and income levels. Serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, affects one in five families. Mental illness is a serious issue with serious consequences. Left untreated, the costs are staggering. In Texas, the direct cost of mental illness is estimated to be nearly $6 billion per year. Yet despite being the second largest state, Texas ranks 48th in spending for community mental health services. The costs in human suffering and unrealized potential are equally tragic. Central Texas is fortunate to have a network of caring agencies offering mental health services. Mental health advocates promote the message that “Treatment Works – Ask For Help.” READ MORE... |
How Do You Compare? The average American household gives 3.2% of its income to charity. How does your giving match up? |
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We salute Temple Inland, I LIVE HERE, I GIVE HERE's first corporate partner. Temple Inland is a wonderful corporate citizen who consistently acts on its core values of investing in communities where they operate and encouraging employee volunteerism and philanthropy. |
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