that they require. Many people that suffer from mental illness, refuse to stay on their meds. This is a very definite problem.

We largely did away with mental health institutions and went to a community model. The old system had many abuses. However, we did to think about some aspects of it.

Which is strange since I live with a roommate who has bipolar.

The president gets a lot of credit, as do Democrats (and maybe even a couple Republicans) in Congress who pushed this. I believe Tom Harkin has done a lot of work on mental health parity.

People with known disorders have an aweful time getting plans.

I can see how Obama care will help many who suffer from mental problems. I know a good number of people who suffer from items like depression who have found it difficult to afford treatment. Such people are unlikely to run amok and kill a large number of people but a few may decide to commit suicide and those that do often use a firearm for the task.

Glad to share. The bill is actually some very good legislation.

Because mental health is important and I would not mind more seeing this thread