Posted by notfred on November 24, 2006, at 3:09:53
In reply to Re: New Mental Health Laws in UK » med_empowered, posted by ed_uk on November 21, 2006, at 15:04:05
> Hi Med
>
> >Are people in the UK terrified of the "unwell" all of a sudden?
>
> I do think that fear of violence has something
> to do with it.
>My understanding it that as a group those with MI
are unlikely to be violent towards others.> Personally, I am particularly concerned that
> many people (living in the community) will be >forced to take antipsychotics against their will.
>
> EdI agree. It is a slippery slope which could lead to "in for a penny, in for a pound" thinking. Can't get a long with neighbors ? Medicate.
Complain about the dogs barking ? Medicate.What a can of worms ! In the US we did not have a significant problem with homelessness until the AP's came out in the 50's. That emptied the instutions of most of their patients. The insane could be made sane with a pill. However, for many of these people there was no one around to make sure they would stay on their medications.
Those without a support structure were likely to stop their meds.Today, sadly, a majority of the homeless are significantly mentally ill with schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, or bipolar.
At a fraction of the cost of a war we could provide coaches and counselors to work with the homeless or others who lack a support structure.
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