David Satcher, former Surgeon General (1998- 2002), stated in his report “that the past century has witnessed extraordinary progress in our improvement of public health through medical science and ambitious, often innovative approaches to health care services. Through much of this era of great challenge and greater achievement, however, concerns regarding mental illness and mental health too often were relegated to the rear of our national consciousness. Tragic and devastating disorders affect nearly one in five Americans in any year, yet continue too frequently to be spoken of in whispers and shame. Fortunately, leaders in the mental health field-fiercely dedicated advocates, scientists, government officials, and consumers- have been insistent
