Request for an inquiry into the Mental Health System of Nova Scota
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Debra Griffin
10 years ago
When will the voices of those suffering from a mental illness and their families be heard. Do we as taxpayers not have the same rights for treatment as those who have diabetes or angina? I would like to know how you justify the small percentage of health care dollars that are spent on mental health. I would like to see the statistics of the suicide rates in N.S over the last 10 years. Mental health issues are becoming an epidemic among young people. Until our own Government recognizes our mental health system needs major reform I foresee things only getting worse. We wonder why there is such stigma in this day and age. How can we expect society to change its views when our own leaders apparently view people with mental health disorders as second class citizens. My husband committed suicide in 2013 and my son has struggled with bipolar disorder since he was 17 years old. I am so sick of hearing horror stories. I am an LPN and I can tell you that if the general population was receiving this type of care and their disease processes handled in this manner it would not be tolerated. The time for change is now.
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Linda Perry
10 years ago
Took way to many trips to hospital before we saw any results.
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Pam Gorman
10 years ago
So tired of hearing About Leo Glavine! He should spend more time listening to the living than giving quip sympathies on all the obituary guest books. Shame on him denying there is a problem. If he was competent he would understand the issues.
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Linda Kent-English
10 years ago
Yes mental health is important,changes need to be brought forward.Please take a look an see what can be done ?
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Donalda
10 years ago
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Apparently Leo Glavine saying that there is no crisis in mental health has never been in a family where there are mental health problems, nor has he apparently had to fight tooth and nail for help for their loved one.
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alan buckingham
10 years ago
No more ignoring this , time to make a difference , for everyone who signs this they are starting to make that difference already!! lets make well !!
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Lynn Howe
10 years ago
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When a suicidal individual is placed a waitlist that is 6 months long that is an issue. When I wife is left to do suicide watch q1h around the clock, that is an issue, when mental health is brushed off, and our own government is to blame, that my friends in an issue. We left the province to find better mental healthcare for my husband before it was too late. Good God, something needs to be done.
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Duska Poirier
10 years ago
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There needs to be more education in all medical staff, not just the mental health unit, but the staff that are generally the first to see a patient in crisis....the emergency departments. There should be a more open line of communication with families of patients so that the staff can obtain collateral information that can help in treatment. I also feel that there should be outside evaluations of staff, evaluations of their cases, so that each and every patient is being given a proper diagnosis & a chance at life.
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flo fogarty
10 years ago
We really need more awareness to this area.....it's truly sad that everyone knows this but continues to ignore..make a difference.....stand up show you listen....make it happen......not because you can....because you CARE!!!
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Amanda
10 years ago
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People deserve the right to appropriate and timely treatment. At present, wait lists are not meeting the needs of our Nova Scotians. The impact of this is short sighted. The lack of care leads to decreased work productivity, family distress and trauma, to higher consumption of health care services to meet emergency needs just to name a few. Prevention should be promoted so that our society can thrive and flourish. It is clear that the stigma and lack of empathy of mental health illness is another form of oppression to an already marginalized group. Let's build people up and make wellness an opportunity for everyone!
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Maureen Miller
10 years ago
We need to know where the problems lie where people with mental health problems cannot get the help they need and to stop the pushing of drugs on people.
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Mona
10 years ago
I sign open heartedly
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Nancy MacQueen
10 years ago
Much needed.
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Resa E Bird
10 years ago
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As a wife, and Mother who lost a husband and a son and many friends, I don't agree with Mr Glavine, we need to change the system that is not working, please so no other mother has to ask why,
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John macneil
10 years ago
very much needed
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Barbara MacNeil
10 years ago
Too many people to count that didn't get the help they needed. Hopefully if an inquiry done that will be the start that is needed!!
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Pat Blinn
10 years ago
We need these services improved.
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Jennifer Paterson
10 years ago
Everyone deserves to have there voice heard, & no one should ever be denied help!
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Cheryl Tarr
10 years ago
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After we lost our first son to suicide his twin brother was denied treatment for mental health. We found our second son three days later. He took his life. In his backpack was a complaint form for the hospital. His voice was not heard. My son's mattered.
When will the voices of those suffering from a mental illness and their families be heard. Do we as taxpayers not have the same rights for treatment as those who have diabetes or angina? I would like to know how you justify the small percentage of health care dollars that are spent on mental health. I would like to see the statistics of the suicide rates in N.S over the last 10 years. Mental health issues are becoming an epidemic among young people. Until our own Government recognizes our mental health system needs major reform I foresee things only getting worse. We wonder why there is such stigma in this day and age. How can we expect society to change its views when our own leaders apparently view people with mental health disorders as second class citizens. My husband committed suicide in 2013 and my son has struggled with bipolar disorder since he was 17 years old. I am so sick of hearing horror stories. I am an LPN and I can tell you that if the general population was receiving this type of care and their disease processes handled in this manner it would not be tolerated. The time for change is now.
Took way to many trips to hospital before we saw any results.
So tired of hearing About Leo Glavine! He should spend more time listening to the living than giving quip sympathies on all the obituary guest books. Shame on him denying there is a problem. If he was competent he would understand the issues.
Yes mental health is important,changes need to be brought forward.Please take a look an see what can be done ?
Apparently Leo Glavine saying that there is no crisis in mental health has never been in a family where there are mental health problems, nor has he apparently had to fight tooth and nail for help for their loved one.
No more ignoring this , time to make a difference , for everyone who signs this they are starting to make that difference already!! lets make well !!
When a suicidal individual is placed a waitlist that is 6 months long that is an issue. When I wife is left to do suicide watch q1h around the clock, that is an issue, when mental health is brushed off, and our own government is to blame, that my friends in an issue. We left the province to find better mental healthcare for my husband before it was too late. Good God, something needs to be done.
There needs to be more education in all medical staff, not just the mental health unit, but the staff that are generally the first to see a patient in crisis....the emergency departments. There should be a more open line of communication with families of patients so that the staff can obtain collateral information that can help in treatment. I also feel that there should be outside evaluations of staff, evaluations of their cases, so that each and every patient is being given a proper diagnosis & a chance at life.
We really need more awareness to this area.....it's truly sad that everyone knows this but continues to ignore..make a difference.....stand up show you listen....make it happen......not because you can....because you CARE!!!
People deserve the right to appropriate and timely treatment. At present, wait lists are not meeting the needs of our Nova Scotians. The impact of this is short sighted. The lack of care leads to decreased work productivity, family distress and trauma, to higher consumption of health care services to meet emergency needs just to name a few. Prevention should be promoted so that our society can thrive and flourish. It is clear that the stigma and lack of empathy of mental health illness is another form of oppression to an already marginalized group. Let's build people up and make wellness an opportunity for everyone!
We need to know where the problems lie where people with mental health problems cannot get the help they need and to stop the pushing of drugs on people.
I sign open heartedly
Much needed.
As a wife, and Mother who lost a husband and a son and many friends, I don't agree with Mr Glavine, we need to change the system that is not working, please so no other mother has to ask why,
very much needed
Too many people to count that didn't get the help they needed. Hopefully if an inquiry done that will be the start that is needed!!
We need these services improved.
Everyone deserves to have there voice heard, & no one should ever be denied help!
After we lost our first son to suicide his twin brother was denied treatment for mental health. We found our second son three days later. He took his life. In his backpack was a complaint form for the hospital. His voice was not heard. My son's mattered.
Such an amazing goal