Change mental health laws so that families and caregivers are involved in treatment decisions.
Why is this important?
The current mental health laws Do Not Help the patient who is expected to make important strategic decisions in the midst of full blown episodes. Many of these individuals suffer the loss of jobs, marriages, homes. Families and caregivers, have to stand aside, helpless and unable to assist their loved ones, as I have personally experienced, and many, often and tragically, experience the grief of suicide. The current mental health laws benefit only the doctors and other mental health professionals involved, as they get repeat customers. Let us change the laws to empower family & caregivers in treatment decisions.
