" Dangerously Insane " - a must read

The Providence Journal editorial today ( July 29 ) - " Dangerously

    Insane ", a reflection on Russel Weston and our mental health system,

    merits the attention of our national leaders and of the entire nation.

      Among its  excellent points :  Americans should support reopening

    some mental hospitals and " considering whether some states' laws

    should be changed to make it easier to commit individuals . "

          I live with my mentally ill brother who is lithium

    dependent. It has been obvious to me for a year that his

    " treatment " is nothing less than criminally negligent. His

    so-called psychiatrist -connected to Butler Hospital in Providence-

    is a world class incompetent.

         The Providence Journal  says that we should support providing

    adequate medical care for the " mentally ill who are either

    uninsured or who cannot obtain proper care through their managed-

    care provider. "

         My brother's jackass shrink actually tormented him about

    his lack of medical insurance. He now - precisely because of

    his mental breakdown- can only work part time  as an electronic

    technician for the  Warwick Police Dept. After 15 years of

    devoted service, they dropped his Blue Cross !

         Naturally when you lose your mind, you -sooner or later-

    lose your job along with its benefits.

        In general we have guaranteed health coverage in this

    country as long as we don't need it. The health system is

    inhumane and ridiculous.

        After the shootings in the very halls of Congress, you would

    think that our mental health system would be front page news.

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            Headline today : " Lewinsky granted immunity for testimony ".