There is NO substitute for properly trained professionals. Mental health treatment is misunderstood and under-appreciated. Counseling and group therapy looks simple to the casual observer but the effect and outcome have been proven by multiple studies. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I use my training and experience during every encounter with patients and family. I believe this is more efficient use of the taxpayers funds than handing a high school grad a photocopy of something to read aloud.
By the way, where did the 400 million dollars go??? My guess is that it went to people looking for personal profits. This requires turning away those without healthcare coverage no ma...

There is NO substitute for properly trained professionals. Mental health treatment is misunderstood and under-appreciated. Counseling and group therapy looks simple to the casual observer but the effect and outcome have been proven by multiple studies. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I use my training and experience during every encounter with patients and family. I believe this is more efficient use of the taxpayers funds than handing a high school grad a photocopy of something to read aloud.
By the way, where did the 400 million dollars go??? My guess is that it went to people looking for personal profits. This requires turning away those without healthcare coverage no matter how much they need care....... How disgraceful and sad!