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In reply to the discussion: My son is schizophrenic. The ‘reforms’ that I worked for have worsened his life. [View all]xchrom
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My son is schizophrenic. The ‘reforms’ that I worked for have worsened his life. [View all]
Kindly Refrain
Oct 2012
OP
I am SO sorry that happened to your niece. It's damn frustrating from the inside
Care Acutely
Oct 2012
#16
This is exactly my brother's experience from when he was 19 until today at 47.
6000eliot
Oct 2012
#7
I have an ex-wife that is in the privatized, mental health, group home, industry.
dotymed
Oct 2012
#12
I am surprised regarding the over drugged issue - I am in MN and we have laws regarding drug usage
jwirr
Oct 2012
#35
When the state hospital closed here they dumped most of the people on the streets
DonRedwood
Oct 2012
#14
You are so correct about individual needs. My great aunt was one of the first patients to be placed
jwirr
Oct 2012
#23
You are correct but you are painting with a very wide brush. I also think you are speaking about
jwirr
Oct 2012
#37