Mental illness widely untreated, costs employers billions

Prairie View serves more than 13,000 people in south-central Kansas.

But mental illness has greater affects on the economy and society at large, Jessie Kaye, president and CEO of Prairie View told the Newton Young Professionals Friday.

October is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and Kaye was trying to get the word out about Prairie View’s services and mental illness’ effects on the community.

For the complete story, see the print edition of the Kansan.