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Originally Posted by Zylark
Yeah, I know. Around here too, the mental healthcare is seriously underfunded. However through the media, there have been year long campaigns to rectify the situation, and slowly I get the impression things get somewhat better.
But it still doesn't hinder the occasional tragedy. Like this one. Shit happens, but it is just so unnecessary when you know this particular one could be hindered if only the means to do so was available. Or more correctly, prioritized.
(A childhood friend of mine, have had to struggle with mental disorder first developed whilst taking a higher degree in physics. With good support from family and friends, and after a great deal of nagging, he was processed quickly through our mental healthcare system (free btw), and is still not cured by any means. But at least recovering to a significant degree. Even got his diploma  ) |
I too was afflicted with a serious disorder at the age of 17. I went on to enroll in college and dropped out after a year and a half, due to unrelated issues, with a 3.85 GPA.
you see some really disturbed people on the inside, myself included, at that point in my life, and then occasionally you see them again on the outside, and they really don't look a lot better off. scary
I've done some research and what I believe works the best is for the afflicted to trully feel cared about. drugs are not the answer, legal medications or other wise. they just cause the person not to be able to be a threat. some drugs can possibly aid in recovery, but I believe most people expect too much from the drugs. I'm glad your friend is doing well. It can be far behind him one day. gl