Mark Cuban and Emmitt Smith are speaking up about mental illness so others won’t remain silent.
Dallas’ Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute launched a new effort Monday to encourage Texans to seek any psychological treatment they need.
At okaytosay.org, people can share their stories and offer support to spread the word that effective treatment is available statewide.
“Nine out of ten Texans think that it is more difficult to discuss mental health rather than a physical issue,” the nonprofit institute’s chief executive, Dr. Andy Keller, said in a written statement. “By starting the conversations, we help those living with mental illness — as well as their families and loved ones — know that they are not alone.”
[For more of this story, written by Tom Steele, go to http://thescoopblog.dallasnews...alth-awareness.html/]
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