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user-inactivated  ·  3207 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: June 12, 2016 Orlando Nightclub Shooting, discussion

We used to have them. Or at least we used to face the problem more realistically.

Luckily, the drugs really do seem to be improving as far as I've observed.





snoodog  ·  3207 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I see it more as both an access to care issue, but also as a we need for better ways to contain people if they are going batshit and refusing to take their meds. Jail really isn't a good substitute for mental care.

user-inactivated  ·  3206 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I'd like to see evidence of mental health being the sum of the problem at hand. As it stands, I can find many opinionated articles and public figures supporting as such. On the other hand, research and reports including input from experts in the field vehemently arguing otherwise.