Posted by GeishaGirl on December 3, 2004, at 12:40:47
In reply to Re: Mental Health Parity » AuntieMel, posted by gardenergirl on December 2, 2004, at 16:15:56
I find all of this interesting. My problem is the idea of what is covered, especially with government insurance. Access is provided (although in a limited way, unfortunately) to what are considered mainstream treatments. Even when I used mainsteam treatments, when I developed tardive dyskinesia from the meds, I was denied coverage for a presription for vitamin E written by my then psychiatrist. So, my TD went untreated.
I have Medicare and Medicaid. What I need is coverage for homeopathy and herbs. Also things like coverage to attend things like yoga classes, qi gung classes, spritual counseling, massage, wellness seminars, gym memberships, etc. I can't afford to do almost everything on this list - some of it I do with the guidance of written material, when having someone there to guide me would help even more.. Covering everything that someone needs to get well and stay well is of great importance to me, whatever that may be for an individual. Physical and mental/ emotional stuff, to me, are so connected the two can't be separated.
Geisha Girl
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