Psychiatric euthanasia

[mariannaspring]

Do you think it's right? Canada was supposed to expand it for those who sole wish to die was a mental disorder but they've delayed it until March of next year as people are concerned there are not enough safeguards.

Belgium and the Netherlands have offered assisted suicide/euthanasia for depression as well as addiction and even tinnitus. I've been seeing a lot of comments who are disturbed but I don't see why. Mental suffering can just be as real as physical suffering.

Suicidality is a symptom of many mental illnesses but given how horrible mental health services are in North America and Europe, a person can essentially be left to suffer for decades with no treatment or inadequate treatment.

Would you vote on it if a referendum was brought here?

[DeletedUser]

After seeing dementia rob my big brave beautiful dad of his spirit - hell yes.

I’m a member of Dignitas but I should be allowed to check out in my own country.

In the space of six months I lost my dad and my dog - the dog passed peacefully and no pain and my father fought for every last breath.

We should have assisted dying for anything bit to answer the question - for psych conditions, absolutely.