Lakeland residents are showing up for their mental health. The system of mental health providers doesn’t always show up for them.
Despite rising awareness of the importance of mental health and the ways it can be addressed through science-based therapies, stigmas also still block access. And cultural norms, misinformation and unrealistic expectations still can keep people from getting care.
“Some people think they’ll feel better right away,” said Jessica Dobertin Borruso, a licensed clinical social worker with Willow’s Path Counseling, in Lakeland…