One of the most powerful things we can do to end the scourge of a mental health crisis is to end poverty. It's impossible to overestimate the role that chronic economic despair plays in pushing people into a state of crisis.

May 4, 2023 · 1:04 AM UTC

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What about treating the mentally I’ll. Throwing money at a mentally I’ll person may not be the best idea?
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There's no "cause and effect" of mental health issues with poverty. Too easy a life seems much more unhealthy than struggling which often hardens oneself. Maybe its our govt? exploringyourmind.com/the-ha…

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I agree 100%.
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Capitalism requires poverty to properly function. If you don't openly propose to end capitalism or if you honestly believe poverty can end under capitalism, then your cause, as noble as it can be, is already lost.
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But also provide mental healthcare and universal healthcare for EVERYONE
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What is your definition of poverty?
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Yes, ending poverty would be great. But to blame poverty as an excuse to commit a crime is an affront on all poor people.
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We need better, affordable healthcare, including mental healthcare, for everyone in the US.
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