This article is an extremely thorough and thoughtful exploration of the many issues surrounding mental health, mental illness, civil rights, poverty, and the lack of public will to come even close to addressing the complex needs of this population. The mentally ill are the most disempowered, the most disenfranchised, and the least appealing, and least advocated for of any of our nation's disenfranchised populations. The needs of any group of people who are poor and disenfranchised are complicated, but none greater than the mentally ill.   

Thanks so much for that link, Rapaire. I will be forwarding it to everyone who works in my clinic, the local Mental Health Authority and a state legislator or two.




Janie