Bush proposes Mandatory Mental screening
From dKosopedia
Based on his Texas program The Texas Medication Algorithm Project (TMAP), Bush established the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health in April 2002 to conduct a "comprehensive study of the United States mental health service delivery system." The commission issued its recommendations in July 2003. Bush instructed more than 25 federal agencies to develop an implementation plan based on those recommendations.
In an innocent looking attempt to help the poor, whose childrens' problems with ADD and such often go undiagnosed, Bush funds and proposes to turn into law, a program backed by his corporate donnors such as Eli Lilly (Prozac). The New Freedom Commission on Mental Health proposes mandatory comprehensive mental health screening for "consumers of all ages," including preschool children
The commission commended the The Texas Medication Algorithm Project (TMAP) as a "model" medication treatment plan that "illustrates an evidence-based practice that results in better consumer outcomes." This despite a whistleblower in Pennsylvania revealed that key officials with influence over the medication plan in his state received money and perks from drug companies with a stake in the medication algorithm
Bush is proceeding to make it into law, despite misgivings by his own FDA who seeks strong warning on antidepressants for minors.
Status of the Mental Screening bill
Despite attempts by Ron Paul and other Senators, opposers were unable to stop the bill: The Paul amendment AGAINST SCREENING failed by recorded vote of 95 to 315.
Links
FDA panel seeks strong warning on antidepressants for minors
H R 5006 RECORDED VOTE Ron Paul of Texas Amendment No. 3
MANDATORY Mental-health screening of children(Kos diary)
President Bush Proposes Screening the U.S. Population for Mental Illness
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