FWIW, I anticipate (hope) that addressing the needs of the mentally ill will be the next big civil rights movement, at least in the USA. Mostly due to increased awareness, for better or worse, thru social mediums.

Just like with homosexuality before, I had no empathy because I couldn't relate. But then when you discover that its your friend, your family, your loved ones who is affected, I learned "Oh, they're just people, just like me." And then someone shares their story, like you just did, and I learn "Oh, it's not just me and mine."

So I thank you for sharing. All the best.