There needs to be a focus on funding, support and resources available to those suffering with any mental illness, as well as those who live with & care for them. There should not be a week long wait in an emergency room while waiting to get a bed in a proper care facility. There needs to be more support for those that deal with the patients with mental health needs. Including police, fire & other civil rescue personnel. There needs to be more money & time devoted to staffing & training mental health professionals to cut down on ER wait times, wait lists for care centers & months long waiting for a work up or appointment as well as what qualifies for needing immediate care.
There also needs to be more resources available for families supporting & caring for the mentally ill.