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In reply to the discussion: President Obama saved a lot of lives. Mental health being added to background checks is astounding. [View all]HereSince1628
(36,063 posts)People with mental disorders, and people close to people with mental disorders will feel even more social prejudice and discrimination waiting to happen if they get a diagnosis.
This stigma will contribute to them not seeking treatment.
My feeling is based on statements from the APA, NAMI and NIH-mental health. Statements that are based on the opinions of experienced mental health professionals
Based on the FBIs effectiveness reports on the National Instant Criminal Background Check database person prohibited from buying guns for reasons of mental health are among the lowest 2 categories CAUGHT trying to by guns they are prohibited from purchasing.
The mentally disordered were mostly a very easy and -politically safe- target to turn into scapegoats.
This executive action promises very little reduction in the risk of more Sandy Hooks.