tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post6347249881322743400..comments2023-05-23T03:50:32.396-07:00Comments on Mental Disabilities: Depression and Mental Health in Neoliberal Times: A critical analysis of policy and discourseblogginggrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13872722456883405800noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-84936926523050496142010-11-03T10:31:22.455-07:002010-11-03T10:31:22.455-07:00I think you did a great post.
Your last comment ...I think you did a great post. <br /><br />Your last comment of how the BC liberal government views depression and mental health as a personal issue and needs to be dealt with in a private manner seems very unfair. To me that sounds like the government is labelling the depressed and mentally ill as different and should be treated differently. I would imagine it would be extremely challenging to take care of yourself if your were under different conditions than the rest of society.<br />Ashley, you are right not everyone can help themselves if they have an illness. It hardly seems fair to treat them this way. <br /><br />I think that each individual, no matter what setbacks they may have, need to be treated fairly and respectfully. <br /><br />Dana Wblogginggrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872722456883405800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-68817923622337844042010-10-28T07:04:51.647-07:002010-10-28T07:04:51.647-07:00It is a shame that the liberal government is cutti...It is a shame that the liberal government is cutting back the amount of money put into mental health services. An area where large amounts of money should be invested in, as many people with mental illnesses need adequate help. No wonder why, for example the amount of people with depression in Canada is increasing. <br /><br />“When addressing the problem of depression, the current government promotes a focus on educating people on how to live a healthy life, such as information on proper nutrition, a call for more physical activity in the schools and community, and peer lead support groups.” This is all very great, and in fact may work for some individuals. Certain people with mental illnesses may be able to become healthier by using self management techniques and receiving support and help from close family members and friends. However, there are many individuals who need mental health services as self management does not work for them.<br /><br />As mentioned in your blog, it is harsh that the B.C. Liberal Government views depression and mental health as a personal issue that should be dealt with in a private manner. Not everyone with these illnesses can help themselves.<br /><br />Ashley R.blogginggrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872722456883405800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-14763286631382873012010-10-27T07:38:49.937-07:002010-10-27T07:38:49.937-07:00Thanks for sharing this very excellent example of ...Thanks for sharing this very excellent example of how neoliberal policies affect mental health. You did a great job presenting the article and connecting it with Mullaly. It's also another example of how "Liberal" parties are not always very "liberal".Silvia Strakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429653466913179766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-21196122021746278832010-10-19T19:04:52.697-07:002010-10-19T19:04:52.697-07:00You were brave to be the first one to post and you...You were brave to be the first one to post and you did a great job! The information you found is very informative and interesting!<br /><br />Sarah Hblogginggrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872722456883405800noreply@blogger.com