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I never said anything at all to disagree with what you said. People who are mentally unstable should be treated as if they're undergoing a health crisis like di
by PuppyTailWags 3y ago
I never said anything at all to disagree with what you said. People who are mentally unstable should be treated as if they're undergoing a health crisis like diabetic shock or sepsis or something like this. I am merely pointing out that the article has a major blindspot that weakens it, in that it doesn't adequately acknowledge that the healthcare system might actually be causing more harm to already unstable people due to the medical staff abusing them, and there needs to be additional guardrails or something similar to prevent further harm.
- hitekker 3y agoThe article describes how the author's best friend murdered his fiance in a psychotic episode, while his support network stood around and praised him for his individual spirit. The GP distinguishes between psychotics, who require institutionalizing, the mentally unwell, who need guidance, and their victims, who are dead. You glossed over the first and last category, so it's fair for the GP to point out that ideological blindspot.
- PuppyTailWags 3y agoI'm not writing a several thousand word essay about the best friend who murdered his fiance in a psychotic episode as an example of how psychotic patients should be forcibly institutionalized. I'm merely pointing out the essay doesn't address that institutionalization may make them worse because there isn't enough oversight to ensure the institutions are giving quality healthcare.