[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

There are no easy answers. Mental illness is something the person who is ill must work extremely hard to understand what is going on in their mind. There are many forms and medications do help in a lot of cases. I would tend to think there are a great number of people who are diminished in the sense they could lead a much more effective life. I cases where the mentally ill person is a threat to themselves or others needs to be treated in a safe environment.

How does all this get accomplished is for better minds than I. Mental health needs to be funded properly. As a society, we need more avenues for people to get treatment before tradgedy strikes. GOD knows the world is getting crazier every day. I fear that many people don't get treatment because they don't have the resources and or not willing to get help. A pull yourself up by the bootstraps train of thought does not work.

Off soapbox.

Well said Joe.

Hurry home.