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Gettheinfo2theppl t1_j2ii9no wrote

Reply to comment by Unique-Public-8594 in Suspect in Idaho killings had made 'creepy' comments to brewery staff, customers, owner says by cpr4life8

Maybe we need to focus on mental health as a nation and fund it. Mental wellness for all would solve so many problems around the world.

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PsychologicalPaige99 t1_j2jbgu9 wrote

I don't necessarily disagree, but if he was a self isolating loner what makes you think he would actually help himself and invest in his mental health? We could have all the acceptance and mental health access in the world but you can't force someone to help themselves

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Zenith2017 t1_j2y1tsh wrote

You can't force anyone to help themselves, but it's also true that eliminating barriers to access improves the chance of people helping themselves in the first place. I know I'd engage with mental healthcare more if it was more accessible, and I've already been in therapy and psychiatry for years.

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downonthesecond t1_j2iy6fa wrote

Even in countries with accessible care I've heard people claim there is still a stigma towards mental illness so people and families will avoid help. Those comments usually come up after a mentally ill person attacks others.

Maybe NYC has the right idea forcing people into treatment.

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j2iiki2 wrote

True but you are missing my point that those who isolate are overlooked more so.

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Past_Celebration7084 t1_j2mieqy wrote

He is accused of unaliving multiple people in one setting .If he is guilty and the evidence checks out in court. Throw the book at him like everyone else. Not buying this loner stuff.

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