https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje Provide your feelings about the following topics regarding Mental Illness en-us 2017-09-05 14:38:31 UTC 2020-04-24 01:57:17 UTC hello@padlet.com aspenglo5645 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506896943 I think that when people exhibit behavior that is physically dangerous to themselves or others, that's when they should be institutionalized. Behavior that is dangerous to one's self mentally is equally as serious; however, people may resist treatment and break that trust between those who are trying to help them if they get hospitalized because they don't feel they are truly "sick". However, I do think that they need intervention, just maybe not at the inpatient level. ]]> 2020-04-14 17:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506896943 natalienau1127 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506902140 I definitely agree with Aspen. I was thinking the same things where a person should 100% be institutionalized without their permission if their actions or talk of possible actions involved hurting themselves or others. It is important to keep people safe and trying to work through whatever the mental illness may be. Institutionalizing someone can allow them to learn coping mechanisms and help them to get better so that they don't harm themselves or others.]]> 2020-04-14 17:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506902140 aspenglo5645 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506903432 I believe that someone exhibiting a mental illness should be given as many rights as possible in order for them to feel they are on a somewhat "normal" level with everyone else because they they are more willing to get treatment if people don't treat them like they are extremely sick. However, I do think that they shouldn't be able to necessarily wander all over town because that could lead to some potentially dangerous situations. Somewhat limiting their whereabouts so they can be detained if need, but also given some freedom is an important balance to find. ]]> 2020-04-14 17:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506903432 natalienau1127 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506908883 I don't think taking away basic rights solves anything. I think that if you take away rights the person will begin to feel suffocated and may cause them to lash out and do something harmful. I think the best thing to do is explain your fears to the person about the harm they can do and working with them to find a solution. This could mean starting basic and going to therapy and then seeing if they need something more after. But like Aspen said, taking away rights won't make them feel normal.]]> 2020-04-14 17:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506908883 aspenglo5645 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506910831 I think that something that should never be taken away from someone with a mental illness is their free speech. People should be able to express how they feel and anything else that they might want to say. Even though it may be hurtful to themselves or others, it's important that they say it out loud so that people can help them work through those things. ]]> 2020-04-14 17:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506910831 natalienau1127 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506917778 I looked up a list for this question just to see what would be taken if not mentioned. No matter how severe the mental illness, I think the only right that may have to be altered slightly is the Right to Public Assembly. This is because if a person shows tendencies of harm to themselves or to others, why should they be allowed to roam in society. All of the others on this lists found here and here.]]> 2020-04-14 17:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/506917778 sierraran5726 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507013857 I feel that the only time someones basic rights should be taken away is if they are a danger to themselves or others. An example of this is putting someone in an institution in order to get them adequate help. This inevitably leads to a loss of some basic rights for a temporary time. The person is unable to go out and do what they want so this is a loss of basic rights. I think as long as people are able to be safe there is no reason their basic rights should be taken away. ]]> 2020-04-14 17:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507013857 sierraran5726 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507019366 People who are a danger to themselves or others are both should be sent to an institution even if it is without their permission. I personally have had to call and text parents of people whom I was afraid for their safety and even though it might be uncomfortable nothing is worth the life of a person especially someone who is a friend. The person may be mad for a period of time but they will see that it is for their own good.]]> 2020-04-14 18:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507019366 sierraran5726 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507023387 Freedom of thought, religion and speech should never be taken away. There is no reason people should be silenced from things like this no matter who they are. They should also be able to find happiness and prosperity what ever that is for them. I believe that the government and surrounding communities should support those around them who need it and who cannot support themselves. ]]> 2020-04-14 18:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507023387 gracesta6143 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507038548 I agree that if people are an immediate threat to themselves or others, they should be sent to an institution even if they don't want to. It will be hard for them to see the benefit in the moment, but it will be more helpful than harmful in the long run. It won't be easy for the people around them to put their loved one into an institution without their permission, but sometimes it is necessary so that they can develop the skills they need to live their best life. ]]> 2020-04-14 18:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507038548 gracesta6143 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507047326 I do not think that taking away someone's basic rights is okay in any situation. Especially if the person is suffering from a mental illness, it will only intensify the situation. They should be able to feel as "normal" as possible. I agree with Natalie when she said that taking away their basic rights will cause them to lash out. It will be more harmful to the individual. There are ways to monitor the person without taking away any rights.]]> 2020-04-14 18:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507047326 gracesta6143 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507054268 A person should always have their freedom of speech. It is very important for people suffering from a mental illness to be able to speak their mind and express what is going on. I agree with Natalie about the right to public assembly because we don't want to put a person in the position to be able to harm themselves or others. Although, a person with a mental illness shouldn't be treated any differently from someone without because that won't help their situation.]]> 2020-04-14 18:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/507054268 anvidiv5371 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/509447717 I also agree with what everyone else has said, and that the behavior that should be institutionalized is when an individual's thoughts or actions are projected to be harmful towards themselves or other people. Though it would be without their permission, it is important to try and prevent that individual and others from potential harm, by trying to deal with the problem at hand as soon as possible. ]]> 2020-04-15 21:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/509447717 anvidiv5371 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/509450584 I feel that taking away basic rights from someone exhibiting mental illness is not the proper way to deal with the situation. Taking away those rights can make a person feel like they are not good enough and can make them feel even more worse about themselves. I think it is important to have certain limitations, but only if they prove to be beneficial. For example, if someone has the ability to do anything and everything they want, and have been proven to be more aggressive in the past, then that could result very poorly and in many people, including themselves, being hurt. It would be better to limit their abilities to doing this with specific limitations catered specifically to them, without stripping them of the basic rights that every human is entitled to.]]> 2020-04-15 21:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/509450584 anvidiv5371 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/509455796 Similarly to what others have already mentioned, I believe that the freedom of speech should never be taken away. Speech is how a person is able to express how they are feeling, what they want to do, etc. If someone with a mental illness is stripped of this basic right, the ability for them to freely speak to their psychiatrist is limited if they can't share every single aspect of themselves.]]> 2020-04-15 21:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/509455796 averymer1055 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/510830090 I don't believe that taking away any rights of someone who has a mental illness would be beneficial to them. By taking away their rights it makes them feel secluded, isolated, and belittled in society. They should be closely looked after though, as they could become more hostile and develop as a threat to themselves for to others. Mental illnesses already have a stigma around them and we want people to still feel included in society and not pushed aside.]]> 2020-04-16 14:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/510830090 averymer1055 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/510840410 I believe that people should be sent to an institution if they have been exhibiting behavior that is hostile towards themselves or others. There has always been stigma that having a mental illness means that you've been marked by misfortune and you must be sent away and kept isolated from society, but many illnesses can be treated through medication, therapy, etc. Another reason to be sent away without ones permission would be if you are no longer attached to reality, for example schizophrenia, when you cannot differentiate from real vs fantasy it is time to get help.]]> 2020-04-16 14:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/510840410 averymer1055 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/510857384 No matter how severe their mental illness is, a person's freedom and speech and religion shouldn't be taken away. It is important to give everyone equal rights when it comes to their voice, they should be allowed a say in what is to be decided about their mental health. ]]> 2020-04-16 14:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/510857384 ashleymcr8386 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/514503058 I agree with the ladies above, I feel that if an individual is exhibiting dangerous thoughts or actions towards themselves or others they should be institutionalized. While I do not believe that individuals with a mental illness have no rights over their life or actions, I do feel if they are putting themselves or others in danger action should be taken right away. While the individual does have rights, we should not compromise the well being and safety of others for the rights of an individual who is not in the right mindset. ]]> 2020-04-18 16:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/514503058 ashleymcr8386 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/514507234 I do not believe that basic rights should be taken away from someone merely because they have a mental illness. But I do believe that if an individual with a mental illness, or even without one, is exhibiting signs of hosility towards themselves or others their rights should be taken away until they are sound of mind again. An individual who is a danger to society should be taken care of in a mental or federal institution until they do not pose a threat, whether they have a mental illness or not. ]]> 2020-04-18 16:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/514507234 ashleymcr8386 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/514510027 No matter how severe someone's mental illness is they have numerous rights that should not be taken away from them, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of thought, a right to medicine, freedom from discrimination, and many more. ]]> 2020-04-18 16:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/514510027 leahzim5557 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/518535670 I think people should be institutionalized when their behavior becomes harmful to those around them and themselves. When I say harmful I mean destructive and dangerous. Like physically or abusive.

]]> 2020-04-20 19:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/518535670 leahzim5557 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/518540839 I don't think any basic rights should be denied to someone with mental illness. They are a human being just as much as we are and should be treated as one. Just because they may act sightly different does not mean their rights should be stripped away.]]> 2020-04-20 19:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/518540839 leahzim5557 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/518545932 I feel like freedom of speech, the right to stand up for themselves, the right to the treatment they deserve are all things that should not be taken away. ]]> 2020-04-20 19:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/518545932 emmashe5400 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521516544 I believe that some rights that you should never take away from a person with a mental illness are the freedom of speech, religion, thought, and assembly. These types of basic rights are what make people feel like they have a say in how they are perceived in this world. If we were to take these rights away from an individual with a mental illness, we're basically telling them that they don't have a say in the matter of his condition.]]> 2020-04-21 22:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521516544 aainashr7759 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521520410 I think people should be institutionalized if their behavior is harmful to others, and to what extent it is harmful. If it's extreme and dangerous, they should be institutionalized. However, if possible, there should be some form of consent and proof that the patient must be institutionalized, as their mental health problem may not be as severe as it seems. ]]> 2020-04-21 22:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521520410 aainashr7759 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521524322 I think anyone with exhibiting mental illness should not be denied any basic rights. They didn't choose to deal with the illness, and there are here to survive and be like any of us. They're human just like anyone else without mental illness, and therefore the same basic rights we get should NOT be taken away from them.]]> 2020-04-21 22:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521524322 aainashr7759 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521526021 All the rights that are given to people who aren't exhibiting mental illness should NOT be taken away from people who do exhibit mental illness. This would include the freedom of speech, being able to see their family, accessibility to healthcare, and not being discriminated because of their mental illness. Again, they're human after all, so the right to have a say and the right to feel that they belong should never be taken away from them. If the illness is severe, then they would be institutionalized, but that wouldn't take away their basic rights. ]]> 2020-04-21 22:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521526021 emmashe5400 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521529801 I think people should be sent to a mental hospital without their permission if they are exhibiting a behavior that is dangerous to both themselves and those around them. By this, I mean that they should be put into a hospital when they present a grave or immediate danger because of their mental state. Although I believe that people with mental illnesses should have their own rights like everyone else, this would be a case where someone else needs to have a say in their decisions because it involves the safety of not only the individual, but others around him or her.]]> 2020-04-21 22:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521529801 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521535191 I think when someone's behavior crosses the line of putting others in danger, or violates the rights of others in society (right to safety, etc.), they should be institutionalized. There should be clear signs that the person no longer has the ability to make positive choices for themselves. ]]> 2020-04-21 22:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521535191 shreyasre7816 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521538915 I think when someone's behavior crosses the line of putting others in danger, or violates the rights of others in society (right to safety, etc.), they should be institutionalized. There should be clear signs that the person no longer has the ability to make positive choices for themselves. (Sorry my previous response didn't have my name!)

]]> 2020-04-21 22:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521538915 shreyasre7816 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521539316 I think they deserve deserve to be treated well and should not be in a state where they are disrespected or dehumanized. It is important to grant them basic rights, but also control them in certain aspects so others are not in danger.]]> 2020-04-21 22:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521539316 shreyasre7816 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521541453 I feel like this is very hard question to answer, but as I said previously they should never be dehumanized or mistreated. So I think the most important right is a right to safety and healthcare, but beyond that I feel like it is very case by case and it is hard to make a statement that would apply to all people. ]]> 2020-04-21 22:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521541453 emmashe5400 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521542699 I think someone exhibiting mental illness should be given as many rights as possible so that they don't feel limited as a human being. At most, they should have individuals who watch over them. Oftentimes, being denied basic rights can cause an individual to feel suffocated, leading to rebellious behavior to try to regain some of his or her dignity. This same type of situation can happen with people with mental illnesses. Limiting their rights can cause people to get hurt from their attempts to get control of their lives back.]]> 2020-04-21 22:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/521542699 alanismen7882 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/523650517 I think that a person should be sent to a mental hospital if their behavior is a danger to themselves or the people around them but also if their behavior is uncontrollable; meaning that no one living with them can truly help them get better.  This might help them get better and become safer to themselves and the people around them. ]]> 2020-04-22 17:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/523650517 alanismen7882 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/523713783 I personally think that no one even if they're struggling with mental illness should be denied any basic rights. I feel like if any basic rights are denied then they will get worse, and they'll probably not want to get better. Therefore, I think that basic rights should be limited to people who struggle with mental illness but should not be fully denied. ]]> 2020-04-22 17:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/523713783 alanismen7882 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/523754105 No matter how severe the mental illness is a person should always have freedom of speech. It's very important for everyone to have a voice and to have the ability to use it. No matter the circumstance of how severe their mental illness might be, they should always have the ability to use their voice to say whatever they might want to say. ]]> 2020-04-22 17:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/523754105 isabellasau9728 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/526254700 I think that the only time someone should be institutionalized without their permission is when they are a major threat to themselves or to others. I think the threat needs to be great enough, otherwise it's not just to lock someone up without their permission. I think that when you institutionalize a person without their permission it's because that is the last resort and the only way to keep that person safe and as healthy as possible. ]]> 2020-04-23 16:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/526254700 isabellasau9728 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/526261726 I think taking away basic rights from a person who has a mental illness should be the last resort and be the last thing considered when trying to keep that person safe and when it comes to trying to help the person. Even though they have a mental illness, they are still human and still deserve to have the same rights as everyone else, unless it puts them or others in danger. I don't think we should immediately start taking away basic rights when a person gets diagnosed with a mental illness, I think it's different for each person depending on how series their illness is and what symptoms that they exhibit. ]]> 2020-04-23 16:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/526261726 isabellasau9728 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/526269330 I think most importantly the first amendment should never be taken away. Everyone, no matter if they have a mental illness or not, as a right to their beliefs, thoguhts, and feelings. Just because they are mentally ill doesn't mean that they deserve to have that right stripped away from them. Furtheremore, many types of social therapy, as seen in the book, is used to help millions of patients with mental disorders. Talking and sharing about your experiences, thoughts, and feelings is really helpful, even when it comes to people with a mental illness. Furthermore, their first amendment right dealing with religion shouldn't go away either. People should always have the right to practice the religion they want or to not partake an any religion if they don't want or don't believe. ]]> 2020-04-23 16:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/526269330 sethwel0961 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527235788 A person should be institutionalized when they desire to hurt themselves or others, and have openly expressed that. Institutionalizing some is almost always a last resort, however in most cases it is important for their well-being and the safety of their acquaintances. At first, they may oppose that action, but it is for their own good, and will help them in the long run. ]]> 2020-04-24 01:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527235788 sethwel0961 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527241113 It is important to preserve basic human rights for people that have mental illness to prevent them from feeling dehumanized. However, if this person has expressed a desire to harm themselves or others, they shouldn't be able to carry a firearm. Safety in these situations should always be the deciding factor, and allowing someone with severe mental illness, can enable to take dangerous actions on themselves or others. ]]> 2020-04-24 01:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527241113 jonathonwil5936 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527243257 A person should be institutionalized into a mental hospital when they are a deemed to be a dangerous threat to society by putting themselves and others safety in harm's way, meaning that they are no longer in their right mind to make sound decisions and have resorted to violence.]]> 2020-04-24 01:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527243257 jonathonwil5936 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527246062 A person, regardless of how severe their mental illness may be, should never lose their right to be treated fairly by the healthcare system and should never be turned away from receiving the help that is necessary for them to get back on the road to recovery.]]> 2020-04-24 01:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527246062 sethwel0961 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527251268 Regardless of how severe a mental illness, freedom of speech is a right that should never be taken. In situations like these, it is important for people to be able to communicate how they are feeling in order for them to become more mentally stable. If that right is taken away they will no longer be able to heal and their condition will likely continue to deteriorate. ]]> 2020-04-24 01:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527251268 jonathonwil5936 https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527252115 The only time that I believe somebody exhibiting signs of a mental illness should lose basic rights is if they are exhibiting signs of violence and are unable to make rational decisions anymore. Then it is necessary to take away rights like the 2nd amendment so that they cannot harm others or even themselves.]]> 2020-04-24 01:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_szymski/k2e8dp61twje/wish/527252115