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Dr. Miller the importance of this piece not only for the critical need to address parity but, something that struck me as a volunteer crisis counselor.

I put out emotional sofa fires while the house around these humans is engulfed in flames. I work like a dog to get them safe and calm. And with each one that is safe, calm, and hope filled there're 100's more waiting. sigh

Effective, efficient, and meaningful parity with MHPAEA is critical to crisis intervention. Those in crisis following an intervention should be able to find support for mental health. Parity can take an intervention from short-term to a long-term outcome for better mental health. A wish of mine

And having that parity can just shorten the lines of humans waiting for a crisis counselor. Parity can blunt the abject pain of those in crisis so they may not need an intervention. Though we are there for each and everyone and will always be. Thank you for making me think, reflect, and see better. As always.

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