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Originally Posted by DrPhil
Yeah mainstream society doesn't give a damn about kids committing suicide, being bullied, having pregnancy pacts, shooting in the schools, wearing revealing prom dresses, etc. until it impacts white kids outside of the inner city public school systems.
They need to be focused on why this is happening beyond focusing on these bullies and acting like life for white kids is supposed to be Heaven--que pasa?! They also need to go beyond attempting to attribute everything to a diagnosable and medication-treatment worthy disorder. This is already an over-diagnosed and over-medicated society. Kids can't even fail a couple of tests (which is hardly a hardcore pattern of behavior) without going to the disabilities services center and getting a documented disorder and potentially going on medication.
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However treating mental illnesses like they're a silly catch all for emotional problems is just plain wrong.
They should absolutely be sent to a doctor if they show signs of a mental disease. Some doctors do throw out medication like candy, but researching referrals to find one that will take the time to decide if medication is correct or not isn't all that hard.
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