How the Radical Left Has Inflamed Mental Illness, Addiction and Homelessness | Michael Shellenberger
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The Politics of Mental Health and Social Issues
This chapter examines the influence of political ideologies on practical problems like homelessness and mental illness, advocating for expert-led solutions over ideological biases. It critiques both radical left and right approaches to mental health care, emphasizing the need for a balanced framework that considers continuous care for individuals. The discussion also touches on the societal impacts of deinstitutionalization and the shifting landscape of empathy and altruism in relation to these issues.
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