Dr. Ken Duckworth is the Chief Medical Officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness and has recently made an appearance on “CBS Mornings” to discuss his new book and the mental health challenges that affect millions of people in the United States every year. The Covid-19 pandemic only further exposed the shortcomings of the American mental health system, making this subject even more critical than before. Too many are confused, afraid, and overwhelmed, with many asking themselves the same questions: What does it mean when different doctors give me different diagnoses? What if my insurance won’t cover my treatment? Will I ever feel better? Families and friends are often left in the dark about how best to help their loved ones, from dealing with financial and logistical issues, to handling the emotional challenges of loving someone who is suffering.