This has obviously touched a nerve with many people.

I suppose, we can all offer unique perspectives because we've had to grapple with the circumstances in different lights. For someone who studies or has a deep interest in helping those with mental disorders or with how the mind works, which is what I think you study Shlup, I may be wrong, I can see how your views certainly come into play, as well as Ashley's. Our culture has become increasing obsessed with quick-fixes, with as little effort as possible so long as the end result is something better, even if it's not the long-term answer.

Yet, I can also see where Dr. Unne and Dave are coming from as well. The real problem is, the middle ground is the toughest place to take because some will always cry for more drugs, more medicine, whilst others will say more individual responsibility and pressure needs to be enforced and drugs should be used to enhance one's recovery not be the only means toward that recovery.

Granted, I'd wager most people do not suffer from a mental disease, and if they truly do the research, they'll see that they may be going through some form of momentary trouble, but are not actually afflicted, but how do you get people to actually do the research?

The more open, frank discussions, and exchange of ideas and experiences, the better in my book. So long as we can also attempt to see other sides, I think we all benefit. I'm as guilty as anyone in that regard, and it's something I have to work on myself. Hopefully, the more open debate I hear, the more it'll help me grow as a person.

Take care all.