bsanchey t1_ix16rka wrote
If only we had universal access to mental health services. She shouldn’t have to live like that
RMR6789 t1_ix22q15 wrote
People that are this Ill typically refuse services. They are available.. the loophole is that the person who’s brain isn’t functioning has to agree to services or family has to go to court repeatedly to gain guardianship to forcibly medicate.
Source: personal experience.
andagainandagain- t1_ix2csp3 wrote
This. As someone who works in the healthcare sector in NYC (frequently with unhoused and mentally ill people), there actually are a fair amount of resources for low to no income people with mental illnesses. The issue is that many of them are too consumed by their illness to want to take advantage of said resources, and there’s no way to force them to.
RMR6789 t1_ix6e5oj wrote
It’s exhausting for families. So much red tape.
misanthpope t1_ix1xj7q wrote
It doesn't need to be universal for her to access it. She probably qualifies for medicaid in NY, which would be free for her then. If she makes too much money for that, she can try buying subsidized insurance. I think you're arguing for compulsory mental health services?
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