Investing in mental health recovery helps everyone in Baltimore

People living with serious mental illness face unique challenges, but they have the same desires and needs in life as everyone else. We must continue to work to bring attention to the importance of mental health and wellness in our lives and reduce the stigma that so many people face. While medication and therapy play a crucial role in recovery, a sustainable approach includes what Dr. Thomas Insel described in his book “Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health” as the “three P’s”: People, Place and Purpose.