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fauziah Debates an AI

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Debate History
Should the government provide free mental health services for all citizens?
Winner: AI
AI Judge's Decision:

The AI presents a more comprehensive and cogent argument for the provision of free mental health services. There are a number of strong reasons for this decision. Firstly, the AI presents not only a clear statement of their position but also provides specific details and evidence supporting their argument. This includes citing credible sources (NIMH, 2017) and discussing financial aspects. Secondly, their argument is better organized and follows a clear line of reasoning. They lay out a number of separate arguments and develop each one fully. Lastly, the AI addresses potential counter-arguments, such as the stigma associated with mental health, and explains how their proposal would help solve these issues. Despite making valid points, the human's argument is less detailed and relies more on general assertions without supporting evidence.

Human's Argument:

regarding the responsibility of government to make sure welfare of society, healthy is a thing that should be guaranteed by government also. so government should provide accomodation for society to guarantee their health.

AI's Argument:

There are a number of reasons why the government should provide free mental health services for all citizens. First, mental health is an essential component of overall health. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “mental health is a state of well-being, and refers to an individual’s ability to cope effectively with the pressures and stresses of everyday life” (NIMH, 2017). In order to function effectively, individuals need a stable mental health condition. Unfortunately, many people face significant barriers to getting the help they need, including cost, lack of access to care, and stigma. Providing free mental health services to all citizens would not only help those who need it, but it would also save the government money in the long run. According to the NIMH, “mental health costs the United States more than $193 billion each year” (NIMH, 2017). This includes both direct and indirect costs, such as lost productivity, institutionalized care, and law enforcement. Providing free mental health services would reduce the burden on society and the government, and would ultimately save money. There are a number of benefits to providing free mental health services for all citizens. First, it would allow more people to get the help they need. According to the NIMH, “only about half of people with mental illness receive the treatment they need” (NIMH, 2017). This is primarily due to the barriers mentioned previously, such as cost and access. Providing free mental health services would help address these barriers, and would allow more people to get the help they need. Second, providing free mental health services would reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. According to the NIMH, “stigma is the belief that a person who has a mental illness is flawed or criminal” (NIMH, 2017). This stigma can lead to discrimination, and can be a barrier to getting the help people need. Providing free mental health services would reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, and would help to reduce the discrimination that people with mental illness face. Finally, providing free mental health services would improve the overall health of the population. According to the NIMH, “mental health is an important part of overall health” (NIMH, 2017). Improving the health of the population would have a number of benefits, including reducing the number of hospitals and

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