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“I have spent most of my life working with mental illness. I have been president of the world's largest association of mental-illness workers, and I am all for more funding for mental-health care and research - but not in the vain hope that it will curb violence.” quote by Martin Seligman
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“I have spent most of my life working with mental illness. I have been president of the world's largest association of mental-illness workers, and I am all for more funding for mental-health care and research - but not in the vain hope that it will curb violence.”

Martin Seligman

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Source Speech: Mental Health Conference, 2022

Funding mental health care is essential, but it alone won't eliminate violence.

In simple terms: Money helps, but violence has complex roots.

Key Takeaway

Support mental health, address broader causes.

Themes

mental health funding violence prevention

Mood

serious concerned

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • healthcare budgeting
  • legislation
  • community programs
  • research grants

Key Concepts

public policy social determinants

Questions to Reflect On

  • What additional measures can reduce violence?
  • How can stigma be reduced?
A Different Perspective

Funding alone cannot solve deep societal issues.

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