As father of a daughter stricken with acute Schizophrenia for the past 8 years, I can state as fact that pets typically receive a much higher level of care and understanding in the US than humans who suffer with mental illnesses. Those who suffer these heinous diseases and their family members need the help and advocacy of NAMI. Meeting other who already know the ropes of the US mental health care machine can bring about remarkable benefits.

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