NSSC: Voices of Change Part 1: Serious Mental Illness, Missed Care, and the Criminal Justice Gap

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?

Tony Mantor

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5.0 • 3.4K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Send us Fan Mail We bring together seven voices to talk honestly about serious mental illness and why families are pushed to wait for crisis before help is allowed. We challenge outdated laws, uneven state systems, and stigma while naming practical fixes that can make outpatient care real and measurable. • mental health codes built for inpatient care in an outpatient world • step-up assisted outpatient treatment and why earlier petitions matter • accountability gaps when AOT...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health worldwide, hosted by Tony Mientor.
0:15.2	Broadcasting from the heart of Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:21.1	Join us as our guests share their raw, powerful stories.
0:25.7	Some will spark laughter.
0:27.9	Others will move you to tears.
0:30.8	These real-life journeys inspire, connect, and remind you that you're never alone.
0:38.3	We're igniting a global movement to empower everyone to make a lasting difference
0:44.3	by fostering deep awareness, unwavering acceptance and profound understanding of autism and mental health.
0:53.3	Tune in, be inspired, and join us in transforming the
0:57.8	world one story at a time. Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Why Not Me, embracing autism and
1:07.8	mental health worldwide. Before we jump in, if you haven't already, I invite
1:12.7	you to tap follow. It only takes a couple of seconds and it helps this show reach more families
1:18.1	who need to hear these conversations. Thanks for being here. Today we bring together a group of
1:23.8	seven voices, each with their own experiences, perspectives, and stories. We will talk
1:29.6	about something that affects far more people than we often realize, serious mental illness.
1:35.3	In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is not just a discussion, it's an opportunity,
1:40.3	an opportunity to listen, to understand, and to bring light to conversations that are too often left in the dark.
1:47.0	Joining us today is Crystal Fox, David Hagar, Laura Cracian, Linda Mims, Judge Milton Mack, Rachel Strife, and Anne Cochrane.
1:56.0	This topic matters. It touches families, friendships, and entire communities. This is the first of a three-part series that will focus on serious mental illness. Today, we are creating a space where honesty is welcome, where stories can be shared, and where understanding can begin or deepen for all of us listening. I'm grateful to everyone that joined us today.
2:18.4	Thank you for having us.
2:19.9	It was my pleasure.
2:20.9	I think one of the first things we need to discuss
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