Candace Schoner
Candace Schoner
A Voice for the Voiceless
A Voice for the Voiceless
A Voice for the Voiceless
Thursday 8th April 2021
Anna Mendez discusses mental health inequality and the criminalization of those with mental illnesses, advocating for early intervention and community support.
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Get the buttons here!Championing Mental Health: Anna Mendez's Mission for Equality
People with mental illness deserve to live meaningful and self-directed lives in their home communities. So we work one-on-one with clients to help them improve their social determinants of health and to access clinical care if they want to, and about half of our clients want to do that and about half of our clients don't, and that's one of the things that sets us apart from other organizations who are working with people with mental illness, which is if you never want to talk about your mental illness with us, you don't have to.
Picture this: you're facing a system that seems designed to work against you simply because you have a mental illness. In this compelling episode of 'Speaking Candidly with Candace', Anna Mendez, the Executive Director of Partner for Mental Health, dives into the gritty reality of mental health inequality and the criminalization of those with mental illnesses in Virginia.
Anna pulls no punches as she lays bare the flaws in the criminal justice system and highlights how a newly passed state bill is paving the way for a more equitable future. But that's just the beginning. Anna shares how her organization goes beyond the norm by working closely with clients to improve their social determinants of health and providing access to clinical care when needed.
She passionately believes that everyone, regardless of their mental health status, deserves to lead a meaningful and self-directed life within their own community. This episode isn't just about pointing out problems; it's a call to action. Anna underscores the power of early intervention, community support, and the crucial role of voting in driving change. If you're looking for inspiration and practical steps to make a difference in mental health equality, this conversation is a must-listen.