Instead of putting money towards patients and treatment programs, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration commissioned a painting costing $22,500 in taxpayers’ money through programs that don’t even come close to helping mentally ill patients or their families.

“A massive amount of money being spent by SAMHSA is going for programs that are ineffective and are actually counterproductive, such as encouraging mentally ill patients not to take medication.” – Rep. Tim Murphy

Source: Rep. Tim Murphy (PA-18)