Matthew Petersen

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My son Luke is 16. For six years, he has had mental health challenges that were brushed aside by our broken healthcare system. I never stopped fighting for him, and those efforts paid off when he was given a schizophrenia diagnosis earlier this year. With the help of [medication] and psychiatry, his quality of life has improved dramatically. I gain strength in knowing I fight not only for Luke, but for others. I can see the results! I have hope in knowing those with schizophrenia can lead productive lives!