I wanted to take mental illnesses and emotional disorders out of the closet, to let people know it is all right to admit having a problem without fea… - Rosalynn Carter
" "I wanted to take mental illnesses and emotional disorders out of the closet, to let people know it is all right to admit having a problem without fear of being called crazy. If only we could consider mental illnesses as straightforwardly as we do physical illnesses, those affected could seek help and be treated in an open and effective way.
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About Rosalynn Carter
Eleanor Rosalynn Carter (née Smith) (August 18, 1927 – November 19, 2023) was the first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1980, as the wife of President Jimmy Carter. As first lady, she supported her husband's public policies as well as his social and personal life. After leaving the White House in 1981, she continued to advocate for mental health and other causes, and wrote several books.
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American women have increasingly realized — as have men — the impact our opinions have in the voting booth and the marketplace. We have united to impact politics and policy, but also importantly to use our influence to help the poor, the oppressed, and those who suffer from mental or physical illnesses.
To neglect those who, through no fault of their own, are in need, runs counter to our values, our decency and equality. Today, with our knowledge and expertise, we have a great opportunity to change things forever, for all people with mental illnesses, with what we know now, to move forward to a new era of understanding, care and respect.
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