BirdDancer, thank you for this.

I also graduated (1988) from a small, private school. I don't remember any discussion of mental illness or stigma.

Twelve years later I was back at the same school teaching. I mention this because although I never go to my own class reunions, the class of 2003 always invites me to their reunion party/dinner/whatever. They know that I struggle with bipolar now though they didn't know when I was teaching.

Now, both of my sons are students of the same school. One graduated last year. The younger is now a junior. The English teacher is one of my former students and the principal is a friend. I think it's time for me to bring up education regarding mental illness and stigma. Thank you for the inspiration (and the statistical resources).