Could mandating mental health care help the most vulnerable?
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
WBUR
4.3 • 3.9K Ratings
🗓️ 6 January 2025
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
Brandon del Pozo says when it comes to the severely mentally ill, society has made a mistake prioritizing personal liberty over compassionate care.
The former New York City police officer, now researcher, argues that sometimes the most humane mental health care is forced treatment.
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