Gee, that this thread should be deleted because anyone that needs help is already getting it.
Awareness is not necessary and we should condemn anyone who is pretending to help.
Just to clarify, there are many many issues that need addressing. Addiction is a prime example. There is nowhere near enough awareness.
Il give you an example that I know of. - a recovering alcoholic is struggling to stay dry. At a kiddush, his friends actively encourage him to have a drink etc.. they are not aware of the struggles of an alcoholic and have no idea what this even means.
Drug abuse - most frum parents/spouses are not aware of the symptoms until it's way to late....
Both of these examples would never happen in general society where everyone is aware of alcoholism, recovery, addiction and drugs.
On the other hand, physiological therapy is no longer stigmatized in the frum community. In Lakewood there are hundreds of therapists. In the average Lakewood class room at least 3 kids are seeing a therapist.
There is plenty of awareness of both mental illness and family/social situations that require attention.
So making the argument about mental health stigmatization, which was valid 20 years ago, detracts from the real issues.