Browsing: According to data published by the National Institute of Mental Health 23.1 percent of U.S. adults lived with a mental illness in 2022. So

     I’ve spoken in public and written about my mental health. I find that after I do so, people share their stories. Such stories are widespread. Years ago, I never thought much about mental health. During my recent short stint of local newspaper reporting, housing, poverty, substance use, and mental health were the most commonly discussed topics. They sometimes don’t, but often do, overlap.