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In reply to the discussion: Wanna see what some mental health providers are thinking right now? [View all]Skidmore
(37,364 posts)27. Perhaps instead of stopping to
look at reimbursement issues and denying treatment because of money, this would be an opportunity to restore services and train additional care providers. Mental health budgets have been slashed. When the legislators start screaming "big gub'ment" the first thing they cut are services to the most vulnerable. We have yet to hear of one oil company subsidy on the chopping block. Why is this person not out lobbying for expanded training for services in his field? I see the mindset I've heard from dental care providers who are resistant to providing services as part of public health and then complain because people end up with nasty teeth problems because they can't afford the care.
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Jackpine Radical
Dec 2012
OP
Another request for an OP with a link to this one, please. People have no idea.
Egalitarian Thug
Dec 2012
#53
Loved "...so I have the energy and time to fight for better conditions for clients and colleagues...
duhneece
Dec 2012
#63
Self-preservation is very selfish and people should be proud of that...
Comrade_McKenzie
Dec 2012
#36
I'm sorry, where was the requirement that all mental health professionals treat all clients?
jeff47
Dec 2012
#7
I would like to hear from more professionals - what should be done with these patients?
socialindependocrat
Dec 2012
#12
So, even if we could better the treatment, all it takes is one a month and we've lost the game.
socialindependocrat
Dec 2012
#71
There have been no hallucinations or delusions reported. But he might have some of the other criteri
Michigan Alum
Dec 2012
#20
Evidently Adam stopped talking to his father in 2010 from what I read a while ago
Fumesucker
Dec 2012
#19
Big freaking baby! They should not work in mental health. I say this as a mental health professional
Michigan Alum
Dec 2012
#16
Access to weapons, drugs, and vulnerable members of society restricted. nt
napoleon_in_rags
Dec 2012
#64
So you think you could have prevented every one of these shooters given the opportunity?
dkf
Dec 2012
#52
Society is always looking for someone to blame after some a horrific event.
Lone_Star_Dem
Dec 2012
#18
I wonder what people who treat cancer victims are saying? They are just as violent n/t
Cetacea
Dec 2012
#29
Yes, that's another thing you said that makes me furious. 99.9999999999999999999% of "mentally ill"
Happyhippychick
Dec 2012
#46
Don't take it personally. "Mental illness" is just another ridiculous fall back excuse
cbdo2007
Dec 2012
#59
I think the vast majority of mental health professionals would agree with you 100%
The empressof all
Dec 2012
#60