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In reply to the discussion: Discussion of Schizofrenia on the TV machine right now (Sharpton) [View all]HereSince1628
(36,063 posts)I am not arguing that American society does not have many issues that discourage people from seeking mental health care.
I am not suggesting or parsing others suggestions about the nature of any need that Holmes may, or may not, have had.
I am not proposing that Holmes was for one reason or another discouraged or dissuaded from seeking care as many Americans are.
It's just pretty clear from the University of Colorado's Student life website that the University has a clinic that provides services to students, faculty and the community.
Consequently, even though many people don't have mental health services nearby, and many people do not have insurance coverage for meaningful mental health care, the availability of assessment and counseling leading to whatever care might have been appropriate for James Holmes while he was a student was present at the University.
The specific circumstance surrounding Holmes isn't a denial of common problems across America.