Posted on Nov 24, 2023
First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental health boils down to one word: Hope
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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter championed many causes during her lifetime. But she held a special place in her heart for mental health.
Carter, who died on Sunday at age 96, used her platform to sound the alarm about the inadequacies of the nation's mental health system.
"She was in it way before anyone else, and she really used her position as first lady to advance the whole cause of those with mental illness," says former Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island).
Rosalynn Carter's interest in mental health dated back to her husband's run for governor of Georgia. On the campaign trail, family members of people with mental illness would tell her in hushed tones how difficult things were. Half a century ago, people were ashamed to talk about mental illness, but Carter did not shy away.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter championed many causes during her lifetime. But she held a special place in her heart for mental health.
Carter, who died on Sunday at age 96, used her platform to sound the alarm about the inadequacies of the nation's mental health system.
"She was in it way before anyone else, and she really used her position as first lady to advance the whole cause of those with mental illness," says former Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island).
Rosalynn Carter's interest in mental health dated back to her husband's run for governor of Georgia. On the campaign trail, family members of people with mental illness would tell her in hushed tones how difficult things were. Half a century ago, people were ashamed to talk about mental illness, but Carter did not shy away.
First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental health boils down to one word: Hope
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel a faithful servant...
..."Byrd attributes Carter's persistence to her faith and commitment to living her life in service to society.
"Also, in working with the community of persons with lived experience, she saw remarkable transformation and success when people got the treatments and supports that they needed," Byrd says. "That instilled great hope for her."
Brendel says she's grateful to Rosalynn Carter for being an example of compassion and dedication for anyone who hopes to bring about lasting change.
"We have to stick with it, it doesn't happen overnight," Brendel says. "Her legacy will always be that she stuck with it right until the end... and her legacy will live on with all of us."
..."Byrd attributes Carter's persistence to her faith and commitment to living her life in service to society.
"Also, in working with the community of persons with lived experience, she saw remarkable transformation and success when people got the treatments and supports that they needed," Byrd says. "That instilled great hope for her."
Brendel says she's grateful to Rosalynn Carter for being an example of compassion and dedication for anyone who hopes to bring about lasting change.
"We have to stick with it, it doesn't happen overnight," Brendel says. "Her legacy will always be that she stuck with it right until the end... and her legacy will live on with all of us."
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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