San Antonio community should take the opportunity to transform mental health care from...
Most of us are familiar with the idea that doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result is folly., we have the opportunity to change our approach to mental health care in San Antonio. Do we have the resolve to choose a path beyond crisis intervention that addresses the mental health situations many of us will face?
As our community decides how to thoughtfully use funds granted by the American Rescue Plan Act, it’s time to invest in each other with a meaningful shift in addressing community mental health needs. Studies and headlines tell us that we are in the middle of a mental health epidemic made worse by COVID-19 and likely to remain for many years. Our response historically has been to treat mental health issues only when they reach crisis level and threaten public safety rather than from a health and wellness perspective.
If we counterbalance and shift new investments to focus on public health through responsive, preventative approaches to mental wellness, we can change outcomes for generations.Investing in our people with solutions that create wellness and resilience is more than compassionate — it’s the key to a life well-lived. Importantly, these evidence-based solutions are already available.
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