Comments by "Poisonelle Misty" (@PoisonelleMisty4311) on "Exclusive: Teens kept in short-term psychiatric units for a year" video.

  1. Teenagers are placed in mental institutions because of the pressures placed on them by society. Teenagers with behavior problems, mental illness and criminal activity are placed in mental institutions in an effort to help them become productive members of society. The teenagers are mistreated by staff and gets punished for minor offenses. They are neglected and humiliated by staff and other inmates, leading to an increase in their behavior problems. It is never acceptable to confine people in order to solve problems. The teenagers need to be treated with compassion and humanity. Unequal society and lack of opportunities is what made them mentally ill in the first place. In such a situation, addressing the underlying social problems would be more effective than imprisoning these teenagers. Providing these young people with the help and support they need to lead more fulfilling lives should be the primary focus of society. By showing compassion and understanding for these young people, society can help them recover from their mental health issues and give them the chance to reach their full potential. Society should not be punishing these young people for their mental health struggles, but instead working to provide the social and economic opportunities they need to succeed in life.
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