A Right Winger's Take on Mental Ilness

John Hawkins really thinks he knows something about living with mental illness!

The mentally ill are constantly discriminated against. They are stigmatized, rather than embraced. Folks would rather look away than actually face the conditions under which people with mental illness are treated. The list of trials and tribulations goes on and on. But, alas, I can feel Hawkins ignorance. Mental illness does not have a political party affiliation, but his party is definitely making it worse off for those who are mentally ill to receive proper treatment.

Why can't mentally ill people have a right to a second, and yes, even third, opinion? Forcibly, taking any medication should be based on a patient's right to chose. It is up to us to create a safe space for people to freely admit that something is actually wrong.

In Pennsylvania Teen Screen is a test that is given to teens to help "reduce" suicide; however, it was funded by those deep pockets. It makes it difficult to trust this particular industry. Check out Allen Jones' whistleblower's tale.



The Afterw@rd

PS Thanks TorturedSoul for the heads up!