would seek help sooner than later, and that many of the crimes commited as a result of such illness would not happen? Would they be able to write off the "insanity" plea in courts?
2007-09-25 14:36:23 · 8 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
sometimes it not because that it's 'gauche',
but it may be that many people underestimate the severity of their problems.
to them , they have lived with it all their lives and may think that it's just a quirk, or it's normal.
remember, to tha madman they are the only sane person in the world, it's the world that's crazy to them.
so, whether or not it is fashionable to admit to these problems isn't the issue.
like being an alcoholic realizing that you have a problem is the issue.
God bless,
gabe
2007-09-26 13:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by gabegm1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If pleading insanity in court was any real advantage, I believe a lot more people would be doing it.
We repeatedly read, and hear, in the media, stories of people whose mental health problems were well documented, but ignored by the courts. Many of these people are now in prisons which lack the facilities and trained staff to help in any significant way.
I agree with Delvena, a part of the problem is not the individual's denial of mental health problems, it's their lack of understanding that they have them.
Your choice of the word 'gauche' is interesting. As a left-handed person, this word has been used against me as an insult - that I was not as perfect as a right-handed person.
In that kind of attitude lies another problem concerning mental health - what exactly is mental illness, what is eccentricity, what is acceptable behaviour - where is the border, or fine line between sanity and insanity, right and wrong?
2007-09-26 05:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by Dream On 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't help a person until they're ready to be helped. i think too many emotionally troubled people are using insanity as an excuse when in fact emotional trouble and mental illness are two very different categories.
2007-09-25 21:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by Julie N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would probably depend on the situation. And of course the lawyer involved. You would have to know the laws on the books to be able to competently answer that question.
2007-09-25 21:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by Constitution 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would said no because most people think that nothing is wrong with them. The few that do get help, only get help because they hit rock bottom.
2007-09-25 21:42:10 · answer #5 · answered by applebottomerotic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear, you are on a roll tonight aren't you?? All these complex 'mental health' questions - not good for your state of mind.
2007-09-25 21:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by olivo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i readlly dn't know about this answer but some people don't been knowing whats wrong.
2007-09-26 14:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by Mz,Lady bee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please define a Generally Accepted Mental State.
2007-09-25 21:39:53 · answer #8 · answered by bobanalyst 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋