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Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

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 @9HHTQD6Conservativefrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

No, the government should enact systems that don't drive people crazy. Look at the political "show" in Ottawa. Those are meant to be adults leading our country. They act like angry children. That's crazy.

 @8CDFDG9Conservativefrom Alberta  answered…5yrs5Y

no, we should focus our money more on newer sicknesses instead of focusing on past mental health which we seem to have figured out very well, i believe we should focus on cancers and major sicknesses instead of mental health

 @9LXDZSKfrom Maine  answered…2mos2MO

No

No. The government isn't going to solve your mental health issues. It's an endless money pit that only results in a waste of tax dollars.

 @97T4JZCConservativefrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

yes, if we can afford it, and incentivize private companies to address the issue and lower cost

  @michaelconnely from Nebraska  answered…3yrs3Y

Our medical establishment is corrupt and needs completely redesigned.

 @IINXMP from Pennsylvania  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but we should entirely cut taxes on companies that provide healthcare, garbage disposal, education, and emergency services.

 @8P4J799 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Only if they also decrease funding for something else

 @8WRGD39 from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

it should stay the same

 @4VXDGTFanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, it is constitutional to support the arts and sciences in various ways, especially when it benefits the well-being of citizens.

 @8RSTXFT from Arizona  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but people should be made more aware of the issues surrounding mental health.

 @7MDHCLH from Nevada  answered…4yrs4Y

Government should just stay out of mental health.

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