In the interactions between our modern society and the mental health profession, many debates arise. When should the law intervene and when should it not? Is it right for patients to be forced into treatment? How much of the financial burden for psychiatric treatment should be carried by the government, and how much by the patient? What is the stigma related to mental health, and how can we see past it?
For this discussion board, find a news article online that relates to some aspect of debate in the mental health field (Note: be sure this is a news article, not a blog or other subjective posting). Title your post to reflect the material of the article.
In your post:
1. Summarize the article in 2-3 sentences.
2. Discuss something you found interesting about the article.
3. Discuss your opinion on the topic.
4. Provide a link to the article you found.