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Do we have enough psychologists in the US to systematically test all children? And does insurance cover it?

• concinds 4y ago
  No you don't; but it would be a worthwhile investment due to the incredibly positive repercussions. See this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attachment_theory#Crime https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attachment_theory#Crime See also a link between insecure attachment and addiction: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00727/full https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.0072... This policy would have incredibly positive repercussions throughout society; in that sense, it would be very cheap.
  • kennywinker 4y ago
    I’ve got nothing against attachment theory - but there is absolutely no amount of attachment theory treatment that can solve the american system. Poverty is baked into the system - it has never existed without it and it can’t exist without it. Poverty will beget harmful upbringings and damaged attachment.
    • concinds 4y ago
      Yes; attachment-disorder screening for children is only a small (but essential) part of a functional system, and can't itself fix more deeply-rooted systemic dysfunctions.