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dkf

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2. No...it's time to talk about going to the extreme measure of help for people who can be dangerous.

Reply to Skidmore (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 07:30 AM

Dec 2012

This isn't normal mental health services these kids need. It's above and beyond normal.

We need to rethink everything about how we treat people with these issues and how we contain them if needed.

Prison is not the answer, nor is suicide through mass murder.

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"It's time to talk about mental illness." [View all] lbrtbell Dec 2012 OP

It is time, has been time for a long time. Skidmore Dec 2012 #1

No...it's time to talk about going to the extreme measure of help for people who can be dangerous. dkf Dec 2012 #2

I thought I was saying that. Skidmore Dec 2012 #4

I have a feeling we will find out there were services provided. dkf Dec 2012 #5

Is there medical hope yet? get the red out Dec 2012 #3

So many psychiatrists just aren't any good lbrtbell Dec 2012 #6