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I’m currently at a mental health treatment center. This is one of the treatment options that the doctors are pushing on patients. What can I do to stop this from happening?

What happens to someone who just lost a job and their insurance, cannot afford COBRA, they are waiting 2-3 weeks for a decision from the state on low-cost/free health insurance, can't afford to see a psychiatrist, can't afford medications, don't have any family or friends that can support them financially, have a disability, can't figure out how to apply for social security, etc...what are they supposed to do?

Thanks for the response Dr. Pathak. Thankfully my parents have supported me financially and paid for my treatment and meds. I'm also halfway through my MBA program and still struggled with the application. I got locked out for 5 days because I answered a question incorrectly. It is just sad to think about the people who fall through the cracks, don't have support, and don't receive the treatment they desperately need. I agree that the system could be improved. Thank you.