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   | | Open Forum | | | January 24, 2008 | | Does a diagnosis of mental illness lead to unfair targeting? | Health Commentary viewer Mary Donohue wrote to us on Jan. 24 with this thought: "The words and behaviors of any person today with a diagnosis of 'mental illness' become the target of scrutiny not required of those who have not been labeled. "They're not taking their medication" becomes a war cry. Anyone who so chooses and has understands the system can convince others someone else is 'crazy.' A large number of people are being falsely hospitaled and medicated because of this." What's YOUR opinion? Is Mary right that some people may be on medications who shouldn't be? Should we be taking stronger steps to prevent prejudice against those with mental illness? Tell us how you feel! | | |
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|  I think we should have health care paid for by the government for everyone. It doesn't have to be elaborate, but a socialized medical system like Canada has."  Hard for the insured, too  Keep health care private!  Work to stay healthy  Testing is important  Please keep it affordable  Everybody deserves a chance  | Dr. Tom Linden's Health Blog | | |  Without the Wilderness, There Can Be No Wilderness Medicine Change in Policy at FDA May Result in Improved Drug Safety Leaving the Emergency Room Ain’t Nobody’s Fault But Mine Chastened and More Sober, Harry and Louise Return Seek to Become, Not to Acquire Yearning for Universal Coverage Is Not Universal Is America's Health Care System Failing? Probiotics: Hope or Hype? |
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