Post by Logan on Feb 9, 2016 2:49:21 GMT -6
Advocacy group says bill would reduce access to mental illness medication
SALT LAKE CITY — Almost 10 years ago to the day, Rick Frendt was diagnosed with schizophrenia.
It took such deep root, Frendt said, that he destroyed almost all his relationships and career prospects before his psychiatrist and family got him to agree to take medication.
"Had the shot not been available at the precise time of my family getting me to agree to it, I know I would not be here today," said the 31-year-old.
Frendt spoke Monday at a public meeting that was emotional and at times contentious, as health care providers, law enforcement officials and legislators debated a bill that would allow Medicaid to cover certain psychiatric drugs and not others.
Read more: www.deseretnews.com/article/865647262/Advocacy-group-says-bill-would-reduce-access-to-mental-illness-medication.html
SALT LAKE CITY — Almost 10 years ago to the day, Rick Frendt was diagnosed with schizophrenia.
It took such deep root, Frendt said, that he destroyed almost all his relationships and career prospects before his psychiatrist and family got him to agree to take medication.
"Had the shot not been available at the precise time of my family getting me to agree to it, I know I would not be here today," said the 31-year-old.
Frendt spoke Monday at a public meeting that was emotional and at times contentious, as health care providers, law enforcement officials and legislators debated a bill that would allow Medicaid to cover certain psychiatric drugs and not others.
Read more: www.deseretnews.com/article/865647262/Advocacy-group-says-bill-would-reduce-access-to-mental-illness-medication.html