Author: Paul Daley

Having been generationally touched by the pain of familial mental illness, the author reflects on the misconceptions and stigma that still surround mental health issues in the modern age. With statistics showing that 40% of families will experience mental illness and 40% of individuals will suffer from it, the lack of understanding and empathy in public discourse is disheartening. Referring to cases of “school refusal,” where children struggle to attend due to social anxiety, depression, or other factors, the author highlights the real and severe impact it can have. Drawing on personal and reported experiences, the author emphasizes the need…