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Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

In July 2022 the federal government approved a $21 billion funding package for mental-health and substance-use disorders. The spending package was in response to a jump in substance abuse and a suicide rate that increased 33% from 1999 through 2017, making it the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S, according to the most recent federal data.

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 @9CY7BQ5 from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

No, and the government should not recognize the concept of mental health, because this is a violation of free will and the First Amendment

 @9R9NFV6 from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and decriminalize drugs with therapeutic potential such as hallucinogenics if they have a low potential for abuse

 @9B8BFNG from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

Is there such a thing as mental illness?

 @AllisonCKrug15 from North Carolina  commented…3yrs3Y

Mental health IS REAL and it is not a joke. I have been hospitalized twice and put in therapy multiple times for severe anxiety and depression. So yes, there is such thing as mental health.

 @96H4YKH from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

No, mental health institutions should be permanently closed on a national level. They are corrupt institutions ran by corrupt people.

 @93WM3SR from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

No, and the government should not be involved in health care.

 @8ZWN3G7 from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

I'm satisfied with the current rate of funding, Dont decrease it nor increase it.

 @8ZDJ95DConstitution from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, they should, but private companies should be encouraged to research as well.

 @8XVY9DD from Washington  answered…5yrs5Y

No, this is a job for the private sector.

 @8WQ5FGY from Washington  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, and medical research should be nationalized.

 @cihalhan012 from Washington  commented…5yrs5Y

Absolutely. You cannot begin to talk about the homeless issue until you've addressed the mental health crisis we currently face in America. Less homeless people equates to more workers, which in return helps unemployment rates and the economy. Americans deserve the right to FREE mental health services. Private sectors don't care about us, so we need to make the educated decision to implement money and resources into individuals suffering from mental health diseases/disorders, ect.

 @8RJBHGN from Washington  answered…5yrs5Y

Again, merit-based only. There exists far too much monetary incentive to enroll in and be subject to mental health treatment

 @8RCXMXF from Washington  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, nd nationalize healthcare, including mental health agencies

 @8CG2Y6X from Washington  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, but they should only be allowed to fund Christian institutions

 @9D2N3FS from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and establish and fund mental health institutions/sanitariums.

 @9CHP4B7 from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

yes, but also incentivize private companies to deal with this too

 @9BYQ8P7 from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

yes, but also incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

 @9BHQZZHGreen from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, as part of a single payer healthcare system.

 @96TWZQC from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

Only if we have to

 @95MD4B6Independent from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

They should increase funding for treatment, but not research.

 @8G3VHW4Republican from Washington  answered…6yrs6Y

Increase medicare/medicaid rate for mental health professionals to strengthen and retain professionals to decrease shortage

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