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It doesn't help, he's saying that losing the ability to own a gun is a disincentive to seeking professional help.

I don’t know of any mental health diagnosis that can bar someone from owning a gun in the US.

Even if you receive inpatient treatment, as long as you went voluntarily, doesn’t change that.

You could do a simple check to find out what your don't know:

Well yes, having a basic and fundamental liberty restricted without harming others is a tremendous disincentive.