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Originally Posted by vital
I was only thinking of depression with that list. I don't have a clue about what anyone should do for schizophrenia.
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For many people depression is a very serious thing that has a huge impact on their life and ability to function. And for many, not all, it has a genetic/biological basis. I would still say rule out possible medical causes and use a bio/psyche/emotional/spiritual model. The term depression is used very broadly.
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When, if ever, should someone be forced to take meds? That's a tough moral and practical situation that I have never had to face. I know a friend of a friend who had to get a restraining order against their own drug addicted child in a situation like that. I don't know the right answer.
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It is a very tough issue. I am very moderate politically but when it comes to individual freedoms and privacy I have a mean libertarian streak. So I tend to say never forced.
In the case I was talking about the sister very much wanted to call the police and have him forced to the psyche ward where I am sure they would force meds in that situation. The Mom was for it and then said, oh he is ok, never mind. I am sure denial of the severity.
The thing is once he got out most likely he would just stop taking them again if he didn't want to.