I have spent nearly two decades working in mental health, and I have never seen a moment when conversation was so widespread while access remained so limited. People are encouraged to speak up, seek help, and prioritize their well-being, yet millions discover that the system they are told to rely on is unavailable when they reach for it.
This disconnect is at the center of today's mental health crisis. Rising rates of depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline are part of the story. However, the deeper issue is how people are identified, where they can turn, and whether support exists at the moment they need it.
