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I believe that people should be institutionalized for any behavior that causes harm to themselves or others. Some people become so detached from reality that they start to harm, and potentially even kill, those whom they love most. In this case, I believe that a person is not safe in society and should be sent to a mental institution without their permission. The other option for an individual who has these homicidal tendencies is often prison, and I do not believe that a person who is mentally ill should be sent to prison. It is not the individual's thought that they behave the way that they do, and prison would only make matters worse. Instead, a mental institution can provide the support that the person needs to realign themselves with reality. I also believe that a person who is having paranoia and delusions should be institutionalized. He or she may not realize that the delusions are only a manifestation of his/her mind, so a mental hospital can greatly help the person even if he or she does not consent to it.

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I believe that someone exhibiting a very severe mental illness in which they experience psychosis (breaks from reality) should not be allowed to make medical decisions for him/herself. In my opinion, this right to consent should be transferred to the family of the patient. The patient may not be able to decide what is best to them in lieu of their delusional ideas. For example, someone exhibiting mental illness may deny a medication or therapy if they believe that the doctors are secretly plotting against him/her. In certain circumstances, a person should all be denied physical freedom, meaning that restraints can be used on him or her. I think that restraints should only be used on a person if he or she presents immediate harm to him/herself or another person. Other than this, I do not think that someone with a mental illness should be denied basic rights. A person with a mental illness is still human. A mental illness is as real as any physical illness.  It is an imbalance of something in the brain. I believe that mental illnesses all have neurological causes, so a person with a mental illness should not be treated as any less of a person. Someone with cancer would not be denied the right to vote or the right to practice their religion just because they are sick. With this same logic, why should a person with a mental illness be denied basic rights?

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Every person, no matter how severe the mental illness, deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. They can not be forced to do things that a person without a mental illness would not be forced to do, such as forced labor. I also believe that all people have the right to privacy. A person with a severe mental illness should never be the subject of media for publicity. The patient should have the right to decide who can view their medical files. The person should also be able to talk with friends and family members in private and not have their thoughts be shared with others, unless there is a threat to harm him/herself or another person. I also believe that a person should never lose the right to his or her property, such as personal belongings, clothing, and money. If someone is stripped of their belongings, then they are essentially stripped of their humanity (which is what happens in prisons). A person should never lose their rights that are considered basic freedoms in the constitution. These include the freedom of speech, religion, petition, etc. A person should always be able to practice his or her religion of choice and speak his or her mind. A person should also never lose the right to vote and the right to a fair trial. Everyone should be treated as an equal citizen, even if the person has a severe mental illness

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Behavior that forces institutionalization to a mental hospital have to be characterized as dangerous to themselves or others. A person that also can't function properly and constantly hallucinates needs to be in the hospital for their own safety. I believe that a mental hospital will provide sufficient help to transition those who have mental illnesses to the real world.

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Behavior that warrants institutionalization is when a person poses them self as a threat to their own personal health or those around them. When an individual has departed from reality and makes decisions that are both irrational and harmful, that is when they should be sent to a mental hospital without their permission. This is not done to punish them for their actions, since it is not their fault that there is a chemical imbalance in their brain; rather, it will provide them a support system and the proper medical attention so they can transition back to society fully cognizant of their actions. I firmly believe that no person experiencing hallucinations/delusions actually wants to be going through that, so the point of sending them away is to hopefully subdue those manic episodes. Since, behind all of those struggles, they are still a fully functioning human with thoughts of their own. I am sure they would want to share those thoughts, unobstructed, with others.

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I believe that a person exhibiting a mental illness should retain most (if not all of their rights). I do, however, think that this question is situational to some extent. There are so many Americans who live with some sort of mental illness in today's society, and oftentimes we don't notice it and they don't know it. These people are going about their day, but they have prolonged periods where they struggle with themselves and the things going on around them. But if you saw them walking around on the streets, oftentimes, you would have no idea they were struggling with a mental illness. It would not make sense to deny them any rights because they are still able to go about their day as normal. Just because a doctor puts a name to a problem, it should not immediately exempt a person from their rights. If an individual is able to cope with their illness in a healthy way, there is no reason they cannot go about their life like any other human. The only time I believe a person should be denied their rights is if they are refusing medicine/medical assistance. If a team of doctors says a person needs assistance and they are obviously departed from reality, a person's refusal of medicine should be denied. At the end of the day, these people are still human and we cannot just strip them from their rights due to something they cannot control.

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Every person, no matter how severe their illness, is still human. Mental illness should not strip a person of their humanity, thus no doctor should treat a person less than human. If a doctor needs to take away a person's belongings to ground them and bring them back to reality, then that is the only time a person should be allowed without their things. Otherwise, the person behind the illness will think of themselves nothing more than a caged animal and will have no ambition to get better.

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People of mental illnesses that can't make rational decisions or have trouble perceiving reality should have a medical advisor to help guide them despite their refusal. However, we should not take away the basic rights of the someone exhibiting mental illness. All we need to do is enforce help to those you need it.

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People with mental illnesses should have all of their rights, but should have a medical advisor present to help them if they have severe problems with connecting to reality. They are still people and should have all of their rights. All I am proposing is for them to have mandatory help.

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I think that a person should be institutionalized without their permission when they can or will cause harm to themselves or others. This can be because of severe depression or having delusions, but if they are a threat to themselves or others they need to be institutionalized. I also think that the other time they should be institutionalized without their permission is when they can't separate reality from delusion or hallucinations because they don't have a grip on reality because they tend to think people are out to get them and lash out because they become paranoid. I think those are the only two scenarios where a person should be institutionalized without their permission because as long as they are not a harm to themselves or others and can tell what is reality then they should have the right to decide if they want to admit themselves to a mental hospital.

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I think that the only time people with mental illness should be denied basic rights is when they can not separate reality from hallucinations and delusions. I think that the only basic right that these patients should be denied is the right to make medical decisions about themselves. I think that in this scenario the responsibility should go to the family or if they don't have a family or aren't close with their family then it goes to their emergency contact. I think that an advisor should be given to each of the families to talk through all of the options and come to a decision because it can be very overwhelming. I think that this is the only case where basic rights should be denied because if they can't perceive reality then they aren't fit to be making medical decisions about themselves. Their delusions and hallucinations can lead them to believe many things like the doctors are the mafia out to get them and many other beliefs that would hinder their capability to make medical decisions.

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I think that the basic rights that should remain no matter how severe the mental illness is the right to respect, privacy, and the basic freedoms in the constitution such as freedom of speech and religion. Mental patients are still human and deserve to be treated like one which is why I think being treated with respect is very important. They did not choose to have this mental illness and are trying to get better and if they are not treated with respect then they may think that they are worthless and don't deserve respect and it could severely worsen their condition. They also should never be exploited because mental illness is a medical condition and doctors don't go around telling the news about their patients inoperable tumor. Mental patients should be given the same respect because it's their personal business and they should get to decide who to share it with. Basic rights such as freedom of speech and religion should be followed because they are humans and deserve to have the basic rights.

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People should only lose their right to choose when their behaviors are dangerous or harmful to themselves or other people. Most people know when they need to get help for themselves and are able to get it, but with certain mental illnesses, a person may lose their grip on reality or, even worse, want to do themselves harm. The case with suicidal people is that friends and families need to be able to get them the help that they need, even if they don't necessarily want it.

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Some rights, like being able to make their own medical decisions should probably be removed, just for the safety of the person. Making life- altering decisions, like taking out large loans or spending large amounts of money on big purchases may be something that the person regrets once they have gotten more control over their situation

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Basic human rights like speech, religion, and fair trial should never be removed. Just because someone has a mental illness does not make it alright to treat them differently or cause them distress. Their mental illness doesn't mean that they deserve to be treated like animals, locked up without justified cause. I think that it is also a good idea to allow them to have input on every situation. Obviously, there may need to be someone to make sure that their choices won't cause harm or distress, but a mental illness doesn't make the person any less human

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I think that the only circumstances someone should be forced into treatment is if they are a harm to themselves or others. It is hard to survive around other people if they have violent tendencies towards other but I also don't think that they should be treated harshly because they are human as well. It is a fine line between deciding what is right and wrong and the question arises, who decides that? The family or the hospital?

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The rights to be in the possession of something harmful should be taken away to ensure that the patient and others stay safe. They should also be supervised in their basic daily tasks so that they have an easier time and to make sure that they don't harm themselves. I believe that basic rights should be taken away in extreme cases. However, I don't think that patients should be kept completely isolated from the world.

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I believe that people should be institutionalized without their permission when they are causing either harm to themselves or harm to others. There are many ways a mental illness can affect a person's life (say, a turbulent lifestyle when it comes to finances), and while these effects may not necessarily be positive, if they are not an immediate danger to themselves/others, than it wouldn't be right to place them somewhere against their will. Institutionalization is a big deal: it means that at the moment, any given person within the system has been deemed unable to take care of themselves adequately. Therefore, it is for this reason that it is important that not everyone with a mental illness is thrown into such a situation is they are dealing with their affliction is a healthy enough manner.

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I think there should be a certain level of consent and permission between the patient and the institution. Of course, if the situation is too serious, there may be less consent in whether or not the person wants to receive treatment, but in life threatening cases such as suicidal tendencies, or severe schizophrenia, it's more understandable to provide the patient with institutionalization despite a written or verbal consent. Overall, I believe if the mental illness is directly or immediately life threatening, it's understandable to provide the patient with help despite consent.

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No matter the illness, the patient is still a person. I think they should have basic human rights, such as the freedom of speech and being treated with respect. They need to be in an enviornment where they know they are being cared for, so they can improve their metal states. Treating them any less than human would hinder their treatment and make them sicker.

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Just because someone has been institutionalized, I don'y believe they should lose their rights so much as some things. They should still be able to speak their minds and have freedom of speech and have some semblance of privacy. While they may not be able to own sharp things in the event they try to harm themselves, I think it is important that they are able to have home comforts with them (like books, the internet--if a bit limited--, etc.). In short, just because someone has been institutionalized, they shouldn't lose all that makes them an individual of their own right.

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I don't think anyone facing mental illness, severe or minuscule should face a denial of rights. Having a mental illness doesn't make you more or less a human, it merely complicates your life a bit more than someone without.

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No matter how severe the illness, the person should not be denied their own free will, and the right to personal thought. Everyone deserves to think freely, and speak what's on their mind, whether it be with or against the grain of normal conversation and opinion. Having a mental illness should not lessen the value of your opinion or thoughts, and a person with mental illnesses should feel that their opinion is valued just the same as everyone else's.

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A person's sense of self should never be taken from someone, regardless of how mentally ill they are. We are all human, and deserved to be treated as such. We have a right to our opinions and beliefs--this, I believe, should never be forcefully taken from a person. There are things that make each person unique in this world, and no matter the situation, people should be allowed to keep ahold of whatever makes them who they are.

Another thing is the right to love and kindness. Everyone deserves to be loved and to be treated with kindness, especially those suffering from /dealing with mental illnesses.

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I believe people should be institutionalized if they are doing anything to harm others or themselves. Some people can see if there's something wrong with themselves and choose to turn themselves in, but for people who can't see that they are harming other people, I think it would be time for them to get institutionalized. I don't believe that they should be treated harmfully, no matter what their condition is, because they are still people and they are in the hospital to get better, not to get traumatized.

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I think if a person is clearly putting themselves and people around them at risk of physical harm because of that person's actions, then he/she should be institutionalized. I believe that if someone has clearly made a full recovery, they should be allowed to return to a normal life.

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I think that someone who is exhibiting mental illness deserves to feel as though they receive basic rights. While I do believe that these people should be institutionalized, I think that they should live in a place that is designed to appear as though it's the outside world.

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I think everyone deserves to be treated with respect, and that people suffering from mental illnesses shouldn't be excluded from that group. Just because an individual is having mental problems doesn't mean he/she can't be hurt by inconsiderate words. I feel like this goes without saying, but I also believe that everyone should receive food and shelter.

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I don't think anyone should be denied basic human rights. They might feel worse if they are stuck in the hospital being treated like a caged animal. The entire point of a mental hospital is to get people on the road to recovery and they can't recover if they are being tortured and denied human rights.

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I think everyone, no matter how severe the mental illness is, should have the basic rights to their own thoughts, speech, and expressions. They shouldn't be denied food or get punished every time they don't agree with certain things. They should be able to freely talk to people and recieve respect. Being treated nicely will be a better way to improve their mental state. Living in fear might worsen their illness and force them to make terrible conditions. Depending on the severity of the illness, if the person wants to leave, they shouldn't be forced to stay in the hospital for the rest of their lives.

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I believe that the only time that people should be institutionalized is if they pose a serious threat to others or themselves. If they aren't physically hurting anybody, then it doesn't make sense to be sent to a place that can closely resemble a prison. I don't think that people should be institutionalized without their consent just because it's inconvenient for family members to help them.

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I don't think any basic rights need to be denied. Freedom in some ways may need to be restricted in extreme cases, but that is a very small number of the people who experience mental illness. Otherwise, people should be able to do everything that everybody else is doing.

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I think that somebody with a mental illness should be able to keep all of their basic rights. They should have access to everything you need to stay alive, as well as freedom and respect. A lot of people with mental health, especially if they have been institutionalized, are forced to be on a lot of medications that make them act differently than they would like to. I think they should still be able to have a say in what treatments they receive, just like everybody else does when they go to the doctor.

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I believe that if a person isn't able to function in society, they should be institutionalized. There are many examples of mental illnesses that many people have such as anxiety or depression, but the people who have these are still fully able to function in our society. This changes when we get to people who can't function. In this case, they have to essentially be removed from society to avoid problems. As well as this, if a person poses a risk of harm to themselves or others, they also should be kept away from the majority of society.

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Of course, any person deserves to have basic rights and human dignity. However, there isn't any one right that can be taken away from every person. This must be determined on a case by case basis. For example, a person who tries to hurt others or themselves must give up some privacy so that they can be monitored to ensure safety, while someone who hallucinates most likely doesn't need this monitoring. However, some things should not be taken away.

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I think that certain rights are necessary for all people. They should be able to have the right to free speech and the right to a fair trial. They should be able to see their family and friends if they want. They shouldn't be forced to do or endure any inhumane or illegal things.

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If a person isn't able to function within society, or a threat to themselves or others, then they should be institutionalized. When someone is harming themselves or others, that should be a clear sign that they need proper treatment to deal with their illness. I believe that a person's life is more important and should be the main priority over whether someone has consent or not.

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People with mental illness are entitled to fair treatment. They should be treated respectfully and with dignity. They should have the same rights and privacy as us all. They are again humans and should not be denied of anything because of their illness.

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A person who is struggling with mental illness should have all the necessary and basic rights as everyone else in our society. Just because they have a condition, doesn't mean they should be treated unethically and unfairly. But, I believe if any person (whether they have a illness or not) is hurting someone or themselves than they should immediately get help and guidance, even without their own consent.

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I believe that any person that intends on inflicting harm to themselves should be there. Also any person who hurts people but does it unintentionally should be placed there in an attempt for them to learn that that behavior just isn't right.

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I think the second amendment should be taken away from mentally ill people. Also, depending on the disorder, the ability to be able to drive a car should be temporarily taken away. I don't like taking about restricting any rights away from anyone. But when they are placed into a disadvantage in the world by having their condition. I think that removing these rights or at least temporarily needs to happen.

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I think the most basic rights of having the freedom of speech or voting should be given to any person. Everyone should be able to have the ability of expressing themselves or what they believe in as long as it doesn' t have any intent behind it to cause any harm.

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I believe that it should be very rare if a person were to be put into a mental hospital without permission because it's making someone do something against their will. The only reason that I think someone should be put into a mental hospital is if their life is at risk such as suicidal actions. Or if they are harmful to other such as friends, family, or even strangers. These are the reasons why someone should be put into a mental hospital without their permission.

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I think that if someone is exhibiting mental illness then then they shouldn't have the right to bare arms. This can lead to thee endangerment of many lives due to the fact that no one can tell their next actions. I also think that these people shouldn't be allowed to drive themselves around. This could cause many problems if they decide to crash into another car. Finally anything that can cause harm to another person through their actions should sadly be taken away from them in my opinion.

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I believe that everyone should have the basic rights some which include the rich to freedom of speech and expressing them selves . These basic rights were put in place as soon as the constitution was signed promising all Americans these rights. So they shouldn't be taken away from them.

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I feel that if a person is showing violent behavior, whether that is towards themselves or someone else, they should be institutionalized. I believe that since their behavior is harmful that they do need to get help immediately. I feel that institutionalization is the best method because I feel a lot of violent people wouldn't seek help on their own or want to get help.

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I don't feel that any basic rights should be denied, their called basic rights for a reason. They are something that everyone is entitled to no matter what.

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I feel that everyone should have the right to freedom of speech and expression even if they are severely mentally ill

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Certain mental illnesses do not require medical attention such as mild depression and anxiety, but when a person's mental state has deteriorated to where they are harming themselves or others around them, I believe they must be hospitalized to make sure they don't continue to hurt anyone else. Also, I believe that people that have lost grip with reality should be institutionalized because a loss of rationality can be detrimental to their future. The worst part is that they would have little idea what the consequences of their irrational decisions would entail.

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For most people with mental illness, I think they should be granted every basic right; however, those who suffer from hallucinations and severe delusions  should not be able to make life changing decisions. For example, a person with schizophrenia should not be able to make grand purchases or adopt animals and or children. This is because they will not be in the right mental state to effectively care for the animals/children if they are constantly in a state of delusion.

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Everyone, even those with severe mental illness, are entitled to basic human rights like the right to have freedom of speech, practice religion, right to their sexual orientation, and right to vote. I believe that people should be entitled to these rights because they have low impact on others. They are not harmful to anyone therefore they should be deemed acceptable for anyone to have. These are human rights and nothing should impede them of having the basic rights of our society.