Perhaps Krugman should sit down with a 75-year-old and ask her whether she thinks the government has an obligation to continue sending her a Social Security check every month or a commitment, under Medicare and Medicaid, to help cover her future healthcare bills.

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The short answer to your question on how to help your daughter is to get her under the care of a clinician who will stop prescribing her antidepressants.

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Critics say it means more people like Lorna may need to turn to food banks for help because there's a chance her benefits may be reduced under the new system.

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