""Those who knew him seemed to forget who he was and treated him like a number. Those who didn't know him didn't treat him as a human to begin with.""
""I needed to process. I was also trying to clear Daniel's name because there was so much misunderstanding and ignorance, misconception regarding him.""
Western mental health care often focuses solely on the individual, neglecting the importance of family and community support. Families of young people in crisis require assistance, as relationships are crucial to overall well-being. Including community and family in the healing process leads to better outcomes. Shaelyn Koops shares her son Daniel's story, emphasizing the need to recognize the individual behind mental health struggles and the impact of societal perceptions on their recovery.
Read at Psychology Today
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