I have always felt that mental illness gets such a bad wrap over addiction. People with mental illness have just a bad of a time dealing with life issues as people who have substance abuse issues. We are reminded on TV and TV programs like (Intervention) the many treatment facilities for those with addictions but there are none for mental illness. I find this so discouraging.

Yes, most mental illnesses are longer term but why aren't there more private sector treatment facilities for people who are undergoing stress related issues who need a type of short term intervention? We have inpatient resources for both substance abuse and mental illness but where are the treatment programs to help get people more stable with mental health issues?