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Beyond Paternalism or Abandonment in Mental Health Care: An Interview with Neil Gong

Mad in America

Many of these programs don’t even take insurance, so well-off families pay cash, making them the true clients. .” This kind of tolerance can become neglectful, contradicting the facility’s claims of surveillance due to limited staff and capacity. Ironically, people in elite settings often felt much more controlled.

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From Public Service to Private Practice: The Collapse of the Social Work Profession

Mad in America

By the mid to late 20th century, neoliberal policies led to cuts in social programs, shifting social responsibility from the state to mostly nonprofits and privatized services. The social services that remain government-funded are often outsourced to private entities. Who Benefits from Your Work?