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“Joseph” was removed from his biological family at age 5 after claims of abuse against him were substantiated. He was adopted a short time later, but his recovery was only temporary. Unfortunately, Joseph suffered the loss of his adoptive mother at age 11. Life continued to be difficult for Joseph as he had many behavioral health issues as a child. Eventually, he ended up getting into trouble with the law.

Joseph spent several years living in mental illness treatment homes that tried to help him deal with his severe depression. Eventually he began making great strides to improve his behavior and even recovered his relationship with his father. Joseph remained in the treatment home until he was able to complete high school. He received several awards at his high school graduation, including Student of the Year, the Citizenship award and Most Improved Academics.

Although Joseph has suffered some set-backs, he is currently managing his depression successfully. His supporters have even been able to advocate for monthly check-ins at an area mental health clinic to ensure that Joseph’s medication is appropriate and effective and plans include his transition from the treatment home to an Independent Living Program.

Joseph is currently attending a local technical college where he is learning the necessary skills to become an auto mechanic. He continues to maintain positive relationships with his father and his parents at the mental illness treatment home.

Community mental health organizations provide care for mental illnesses, such as depression, all across the U.S. Others who suffer from severe depression should take Joseph’s story as a sign of hope.

Linda Rosenberg is the president and CEO of the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare. TNC is the unifying voice of America’s community-based mental health organizations and behavioral health organizations, lobbying for funding to research treatment for mental illnesses, including severe depression. Lean more at http://www.thenationalcouncil.org.

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