Fragile Minds

This narrative discusses the author’s own personal issues, as well as the current treatment of mentally ill people in the United States in general. Mental health problems could be handled much better in many cases. But there is hope as attitudes and situations are slowly improving. The author cited books she finds worthwhile, and describes recent legislation that she thinks will help. This book shines a light in a dark corner.

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As a psychology graduate, this book easily grabbed me. This author totally hits the nail on the head with this book. The mental health system still needs to be overhauled to provide treatment for those with severe mental illnesses. I agree with her that HIPPA needs to change to provide parents of adult children to have access to their mental health records so hopefully they could help their adult child or to be able to have schools/police/others be able to notify each other with behavior is disturbing. The institutions back in the day may have been mismanaged but it seems like it would be better than letting severely mentally ill people become homeless and in turn, commit serious crimes. I can't believe these so-called "professionals" encourage people to stop taking their medications. And how does anyone expect a psychotic person to agree to their commitment into a mental hospital?! So many severely mentally ill people don't even realize they are mentally ill!
Argh! So much to be frustrated about!
It's very refreshing to read something like this that doesn't blame guns. Guns are NOT the issue. Untreated severe mental illnesses ARE the issue. Jails and prisons are so overcrowded with mentally ill people and they're not getting the help they need. What a concept to be able to treat people for their severe mental illnesses BEFORE they become a danger to themselves or others. That would make so much sense and would save taxpayers money.