The article does not say that at all, and what the article DOES say misrepresents the general DHHS/CMS/SAMHSA position on mental health screening and care. It is actually very similar to that of previous administrations, both Democrat and Republican. Consumer groups, patient groups, mental health advocacy groups, and professional organizations all support, and recommend to governments, screening for such things as depression (much as screening is recommended for high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol). Depression screenings, for example, have been done for years; It's a good thing, not a bad thing. It is silly to suggest otherwise. If serious problems are found, doesn't it make sense to provide information about or access to appropriate treatment, including medications if further evaluation indicates that they may help? There is nothing in the recommendations that remotely suggests any diabolical plot to force treatment, control minds, or anything similar. Once again, I stand by my motto: Don't believe anything you get from the Web unless you know and trust the source.
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