Edgetho
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Highly Reported Mental Health Correlates With Conservative Political Views
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j-mac
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Yeah, yeah ok....Mock if you will...But, this is a real problem...You don't say.
You don't say
hmm
I'd love to hear what some of our resident progressives have to say....Wouldn't you?
1srelluc
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Well, it looks like they are not as well rounded as they need to be with all that "intelligence".
SeaMajor7
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In other news, water is wet, and Emilia Earhart is still missing. 
How intelligent does one have to be, to become totally ignorant and dismissive of all the facts that show a child's life begins at and by conception?
RE: Democrats are more likely mentally disturbedA 2020 Pew Research Center study found that 62% of White liberals had been diagnosed with a mental health condition by a medical professional, compared to only 26% of conservatives and 20% of moderates (Pew, American Trends Panel Wave 64). This trend is particularly pronounced among younger liberals, especially White liberal women. And a study from the General Social Survey also supports these findings, revealing that individuals who identify as “extremely liberal” consistently report poorer mental health than those identifying as moderate or conservative (Psychology Today).
Are Liberals Really More Prone to Mental Health Issues? A Data-Driven Analysis - California Civil Liberties Advocacy
Listen to this article: In recent years, numerous studies and surveys have pointed to a trend: individuals identifying as liberal, particularly those who lean far-left, report higher rates of mental health issues compared to their conservative counterparts. The discussion surrounding this...caliberties.org
Data collected from the 2022 Cooperative Election Study from Tufts University and reported by statistician and political commentator Nate Silver reveals that, among voters who said their mental health was poor, 45% identified as politically liberal and just 19% were conservatives.
MSN
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Why Depression Rates Are Higher Among Liberals
Columbia researchers look at the politics of despair.magazine.columbia.edu
Comment: The trend these days is crazy (so to speak)....We see that many on the left are loathed to have a real conversation about anything. The reflexive nature to just tune them out is getting to a fever pitch. But we know that when people are mentally ill, and are ignored, their propensity for violence is heightened.
But we see it here at USMB as well...More often than not we can predict how any particular progressive liberal will approach a political disagreement...They include;
- Shifting Blame: Manipulators twist your words to make you feel responsible for their actions, playing the victim.
Gaslighting: They make you doubt your own perceptions and memory, often by denying your existence or suggesting you are irrational.
Emotional Manipulation: They use guilt, fear, or love to control your emotions and make you feel guilty for wanting your own space.
Paradoxical Defense: They accuse you of their own lies to deflect blame and gain power.
This more often than not is how nearly every argument goes in here, and it is a sign of mental breakdown of the individual using these tactics...Should we try to help our counterparts? Or just ignore them? I'm at a loss on this. But what I do know, is that the current state of discussing issues in here is totally lost....Threads devolve into name calling, threats, and generally giant piles of crap. And what I believe has to happen is that our so called "Mods" have to keep their own political views to themselves, and truly moderate.
Maybe you have this backwards. Maybe the mentally disturbed are more likely Democrats because they know the GOP has no sympathy and will offer no help and will try to defund any programs that do help.
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Dogmaphobe
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You have a very subtle way of proclaiming you're just as happy as can be.
Thanks.
j-mac
Nuthin' but the truth
Ok, list the programs in mental health that dems have championed…I’ll wait.
j-mac
Nuthin' but the truth
30 minutes from alang’s comments, 10 minutes from my request…I guess poster alang has nothing, and just wanted to vent.
/----/ Sad? I think it's marvelous. Imagine your political opponents being reduced to temper tantrums.It's all true.....Just look at today's posts by the resident leftists.
This one in particular:
His immature petulance endears him to the MAGATrumpers as much as his contempt for science and higher learning, but his firing a statistician because he doesn't like the numbers, amidst copious outbursts of incivility, is indicative of an increasingly-rapid mental decline. He is one crotchety old geezer.
With unemployment increasing, and the tariff-induced inflation about to spread, the alte kaker's childish irascibility is exploding.
It's just sad.
AI Overview
Democrats have consistently championed mental health as a priority, advocating for policies and initiatives focused on expanding access to care, promoting mental health awareness, and strengthening support systems
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Key areas of focus
- Increased funding for mental health programs: Democrats in Congress secured significant investments in mental health programs and resources through the 2023 federal funding bill, allocating over $26.5 billion to bolster these programs, according to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Expanding access to care: Democrats support expanding access to mental health services, including through initiatives like Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), which provide comprehensive care regardless of ability to pay, according to a factsheet from the Biden White House archives.
- Strengthening the behavioral health workforce: Recognizing a shortage of providers, Democrats advocate for investments in programs that train and support a diverse mental health workforce, according to Walden University and the Biden White House archives.
- Addressing youth mental health: The Biden-Harris administration has invested significantly in youth mental health, including funding for school-based mental health professionals and the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, according to the Biden White House archives.
- Promoting mental health parity: Democrats support the federal parity law requiring insurance companies to cover mental health and substance use disorder treatment at the same level as physical health care, according to Gallup News.
- Reducing stigma: Efforts are ongoing to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and encourage more people to seek help when needed, according to the National Association of Counties and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
- Biden-Harris Administration Mental Health Strategy: This strategy focuses on creating healthy environments, strengthening system capacity, and connecting more Americans to care, according to the Biden White House archives.
- Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: This legislation, supported and signed into law by the Biden-Harris administration, includes the largest investment in youth mental health ever, with $1 billion going towards schools to hire and train new mental health counselors, according to the Biden White House archives.
- Medicaid Bump Act: This bipartisan legislation, reintroduced by Democratic and Republican lawmakers in July 2025, aims to increase the federal reimbursement rate for mental and behavioral healthcare services under Medicaid, according to Congressman Paul Tonko.
- New Democrat Coalition Initiatives: The New Democrat Coalition, including Reps. Annie Kuster and David Trone, has endorsed bills addressing mental health and substance use disorders, such as the Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act and the 9–8–8 and Parity Assistance Act, according to the New Democrat Coalition.
- State-level efforts: Many Democratic governors, like Kentucky Democrat Andy Beshear and Wisconsin Democrat Tony Evers, have promoted mental health initiatives in their states, such as Recovery Ready Communities and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, according to Governing.
1srelluc
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Well, there is that I guess.
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Why did a 2020 Pew Research study find that twice as many white liberals in the US have mental health issues compared with white conservatives?
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Because conservatives are less likely to acknowledge and/or seek help for mental health issues at all, especially if they are religious which, at least in the US, goes hand in hand. Studies have shown for years that conservative ideology stigmatized mental health.
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Author has 6K answers and 219.6K answer viewsNov 23, 2023
Because conservatives are less likely to acknowledge and/or seek help for mental health issues at all, especially if they are religious which, at least in the US, goes hand in hand. Studies have shown for years that conservative ideology stigmatized mental health.
Why did a 2020 Pew Research study find that twice as many white liberals in the US have mental health issues compared with white conserva...
Answer (1 of 27): This report has been kicking around Quora lately. Pew research is a sound resource, but the particular article you cite interprets their findings with an obvious right-wing slant. I think there are factors here involving how people identify and address their personal problems. ...
BrokeLoser
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It’s always about your Father Government and a “program”.
What did all of you PROGRAM lovers do to get your heads right before there was a Father Government and unlimited taxpayer cash?
Also less likely to have the funds and/or insurance to seek out either counseling or medication.
There is not necessarily anything wrong with using alternatives to both, in my opinion, especially medication, which can have side effects like all prescription medications, and if the Rx meds can be avoided, all the better, but the stigma associated with seeking professional help does deter a great many who would likely benefit from it.
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YOu guys try to cite that every few months.A 2020 Pew Research Center study found that 62% of White liberals had been diagnosed with a mental health condition by a medical professional, compared to only 26% of conservatives and 20% of moderates (Pew, American Trends Panel Wave 64). This trend is particularly pronounced among younger liberals, especially White liberal women. And a study from the General Social Survey also supports these findings, revealing that individuals who identify as “extremely liberal” consistently report poorer mental health than those identifying as moderate or conservative (Psychology Today).
Are Liberals Really More Prone to Mental Health Issues? A Data-Driven Analysis - California Civil Liberties Advocacy
Listen to this article: In recent years, numerous studies and surveys have pointed to a trend: individuals identifying as liberal, particularly those who lean far-left, report higher rates of mental health issues compared to their conservative counterparts. The discussion surrounding this...
Data collected from the 2022 Cooperative Election Study from Tufts University and reported by statistician and political commentator Nate Silver reveals that, among voters who said their mental health was poor, 45% identified as politically liberal and just 19% were conservatives.
MSN
www.msn.com
Why Depression Rates Are Higher Among Liberals
Columbia researchers look at the politics of despair.
Comment: The trend these days is crazy (so to speak)....We see that many on the left are loathed to have a real conversation about anything. The reflexive nature to just tune them out is getting to a fever pitch. But we know that when people are mentally ill, and are ignored, their propensity for violence is heightened.
But we see it here at USMB as well...More often than not we can predict how any particular progressive liberal will approach a political disagreement...They include;
- Shifting Blame: Manipulators twist your words to make you feel responsible for their actions, playing the victim.
Gaslighting: They make you doubt your own perceptions and memory, often by denying your existence or suggesting you are irrational.
Emotional Manipulation: They use guilt, fear, or love to control your emotions and make you feel guilty for wanting your own space.
Paradoxical Defense: They accuse you of their own lies to deflect blame and gain power.
This more often than not is how nearly every argument goes in here, and it is a sign of mental breakdown of the individual using these tactics...Should we try to help our counterparts? Or just ignore them? I'm at a loss on this. But what I do know, is that the current state of discussing issues in here is totally lost....Threads devolve into name calling, threats, and generally giant piles of crap. And what I believe has to happen is that our so called "Mods" have to keep their own political views to themselves, and truly moderate.
It's still bullshit, just like it was last time.
j-mac
Nuthin' but the truth
Thank you for that…I think republicans need to address this as well.
j-mac
Nuthin' but the truth
Why? It’s clear today’s liberals are far and away dealing with greater mental health challenges…Just sticking your head in the sand and saying it’s bs is not anything helpful.
I want you guys and gals to get the help you need.
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