Universal Healthcare: Essential for Societal Stability and Mental Well-being

The need for universal healthcare is not merely an economic or political debate—it is a moral and existential necessity for the survival of a stable, rational society.

In an era where mental health crises are escalating, untreated psychological disorders are converging with radical ideologies, and social media amplifies paranoia, the lack of accessible healthcare poses an existential threat.

The recent case of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, whose extremist religious beliefs intertwined with apparent delusions, leading to murder, is a harrowing example of how untreated mental illness can spiral into violence. If left unchecked, such cases could become more frequent, forming a kind of ideological contagion that spreads through vulnerable populations.

Without universal healthcare—particularly mental health services—society risks plunging into mass psychosis, hysteria, and susceptibility to dangerous movements.

A world without access to routine mental health checkups, psychiatric care, and medical treatment fosters an environment where paranoia festers, untreated schizophrenia manifests in violent delusions, and collective trauma goes unaddressed.

To prevent society from falling into chaos, we must establish a healthcare system that prioritizes not just physical well-being but also mental hygiene as a cornerstone of public health.

The Vallow-Daybell case is emblematic of what can happen when severe mental illness meets apocalyptic ideology. Their obsession with doomsday prophecies, belief in demonic possession, and justifications for murder mirror historical episodes where radicalized movements have led to mass hysteria, cult suicides, and violent uprisings. While some individuals who hold extreme beliefs may not suffer from diagnosable mental illnesses, the overlap between untreated delusions and radical thought patterns creates a dangerous synergy.

From the Heaven’s Gate cult to Jonestown, history is riddled with examples of apocalyptic fervor consuming people’s minds to the point of self-destruction. The difference today is that we live in an era of rapid information dissemination, where social media and algorithm-driven echo chambers amplify paranoia and conspiracy theories. Without proper mental healthcare, vulnerable individuals are left exposed to these psychological contagions without the resources to recognize or resist them.

If mental healthcare were treated as a universal right, early intervention could disrupt the radicalization pipeline.

Psychologists and psychiatrists could recognize symptoms of delusional thinking, paranoia, and severe mood disorders before they escalate into dangerous action. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and pharmacological treatments could provide those at risk with an alternative to ideological extremism.

Mass Psychosis and Social Engineering: A Looming Threat

The danger of untreated mental illness does not end at the individual level—it can become a systemic issue that threatens the very fabric of society.

Throughout history, we have seen how psychological distress, combined with economic instability and propaganda, can lead entire nations into collective madness. The Salem witch trials, the Red Scare, and even the Nazi era show how mass hysteria can grip a population, fueled by fear, misinformation, and the exploitation of mental vulnerabilities.

Today, we are witnessing new forms of mass psychosis emerging through digital platforms. Conspiracy theories about deep-state control, QAnon, and doomsday predictions spread like wildfire, capturing those who are already on the edge of reality due to untreated mental health conditions.

In a hyper-connected world, a single psyop, a well-placed dog whistle, or a strategic campaign of fear could push millions into a state of collective delusion.

Without universal mental healthcare, these individuals have no means of reality-checking their thoughts, making them easy prey for ideological extremism.

Governments and institutions have historically weaponized psychological distress to control populations, from MKUltra experiments to modern algorithm-driven radicalization techniques. The absence of healthcare only makes populations more vulnerable to such manipulations. If we want to safeguard the minds of the masses, we must implement a system that ensures regular mental health checkups and interventions as a matter of national security.

Universal healthcare is not just about treating illness—it is about strengthening society against its own worst impulses. A country that prioritizes mental hygiene through regular checkups, free psychiatric care, and preventative mental health services is a country that is less susceptible to radical movements, mass hysteria, and ideological manipulation.

Consider the impact of universal mental healthcare in nations like Sweden, Norway, and Canada, where accessible therapy, counseling, and psychiatric interventions are woven into the healthcare system. These countries report lower rates of radicalization, lower instances of mass violence driven by psychosis, and a generally more rational, stable populace.

Contrast that with the United States, where mental healthcare is inaccessible to most due to prohibitive costs. Here, untreated schizophrenia, PTSD, and depression are left to fester, leading individuals to seek solace in conspiracy theories, extremist ideologies, or apocalyptic cults. When faced with economic distress and a lack of social support, people grasp for meaning—and if healthcare is unavailable, they find meaning in the most dangerous places.

The only way forward is to treat healthcare—including mental health—not as a privilege, but as an inalienable right. A system that guarantees free therapy, psychiatric care, and regular checkups would not only improve individual lives but also act as a firewall against mass hysteria, radicalization, and collective delusion.

The Mind is the Battleground

The battle for a rational, stable society is not fought with weapons, but with ideas, care, and systemic interventions.

The rise of doomsday cults, mass hysteria, and ideological extremism is not a random phenomenon—it is the result of neglected minds, untreated traumas, and a system that allows paranoia to take root.

Universal healthcare is not just about curing disease—it is about protecting society from its own worst tendencies.

Without it, we risk plunging into an era where psychological distress, unchecked by medical intervention, is weaponized by those seeking to manipulate and control. The mind is the battleground, and universal healthcare is the first line of defense.

If we want to prevent the next Lori Vallow, the next Jonestown, or the next mass psychosis event, we must start by taking mental health seriously. That begins with ensuring that every person has access to the care they need—not just for their sake, but for the survival of society as a whole.