Comments on: Progress in Mental Health Parity

By: Ona

Ona — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:14:34 +0000

Mental health equality is never gonna happen because there are still too many who think that these issues are things that can be easily controlled.

By: Dale

Dale — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:02:34 +0000

While I agree with you runnin fast there are millions of others who do not. There are still communities where you do not talk about mental health issues- they are taboo in a sense. And you certainly would not seek treatment for such things! That would be airing your dirty laundry to strangers. I do not know what it is going to take to get over this great divide in the health care industry. I honestly think that it is going to take several more years of fighting and struggling to get the kind of coverage for treatmant that people with these issues need and deserve. Everything in the entire industry is just so out of whack right now, and the American people have gone right along with the plan and therefore have created an endless cycle of want and greed. I am not pointing the finger of blame at anyone but there has to come a time when we all determine that enough is enough and we are not going to let the decisions of a few adversely affect our lives and overall well being.

By: runninfast

runninfast — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:32:13 +0000

Listen up people- this is still not enough! This bill still continues to treat mental health issues like the red haired step child of the medical field. There is no sense in this! The mental health problems that millions in this country face are real and deserve the best treatment that is available! It is time that we as Americans stand up and fight for what we deserve, and that is caring and understanding for all of our fellow citizens in need. Call your representatives and let them know tht we still need more and keep up the good fight!

By: Constance

Constance — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:10:17 +0000

Did I hear correctly that the new Bailout bill has been attached to this mental health bill? Has anyone else heard this?

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:56:16 +0000

Some progress does not mean that it is enough. There is still so much work to be done. We have to start insisting that this is an important issue that deserves just as much attention as we can give to it. Those who are suffering with mental health issues and their families deserve at least that much.

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:48:14 +0000

great way of saying “I look like the good guy but u dont get a pie out of me”. Mental health care should be given as much importance as physical. In fact, more as a person recovers with a course of treatment when physical well being is in question. Pyschiatric treatment is like a ripple on water and sometimes takes years before the person can lead a normal life.