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This article "hits home" for me and it's nice to see it on Hacker News, though I'm sure many here aren't real interested. I found it to be a great read but als
by tankbot 14y ago
This article "hits home" for me and it's nice to see it on Hacker News, though I'm sure many here aren't real interested. I found it to be a great read but also heart-wrenching.
I am the IT manager at a non-profit Mental Health organization and I spend my days supporting the people who support the mentally ill. I also have mental illness in my family.
Contrary to the portrayal of mental health professionals in the piece, these people are intelligent well-meaning individuals who are severely over-burdened and undervalued (A masters-level social worker starts out making $12/hr). Combined with the absurdity of state laws and general ignorance in most communities, it's a wonder that anyone gets treated at all.
- Muzza 14y ago> Contrary to the portrayal of mental health professionals in the piece, these people are intelligent well-meaning individuals who are severely over-burdened and undervalued (A masters-level social worker starts out making $12/hr). Combined with the absurdity of state laws and general ignorance in most communities, it's a wonder that anyone gets treated at all. As far as I can see the article only mentions the actions of the social workers. It makes no mention of their intelligence or (lack of) well-meaning. (As an aside: "I only meant well" is an extremely effective shield against criticism and anyone who uses it should be distrusted. Also, even a truly well-meaning individual can do a lot of harm.) In what way are social workers undervalued? Apparently they can't get anything done due to the laws. How would they get more done if we paid them more?