Posted by mindevolution on January 27, 2007, at 4:38:31
In reply to Re: I think shrinks lie, posted by notfred on December 2, 2006, at 23:18:38
> " but its perfectly legal to lock up a person who is "bipolar" or "schizophrenic" ?
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> No one is locked up because they are either, UNLESS they are a danger to themselves or others.
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> It is illegal to lock someone up just due to mental illness.
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> I think it is harmful to generalize in this matter
> and post untruths such as these.how can you prove a mentally ill patient is a danger to others?
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