I think I see the problem.
It's so much easier for the government medical establishment to turn a person into a revenue stream for the pharmaceutical industry than be bothered with them.
I have known many people who do well in crisis situations but would be considered failures by most others at daily living. But we do know people living in England under socialized medicine. It is a farce and you are correct; they will prescribe all sorts of medications with no real follow up. And nearly all medicines have negative side effects especially when combined with numerous other meds. The healthiest people we know all avoid seeking medical attention except for real problems. IN England however it can take years to be seen by a doctor for anything.