Sen Judy Amabile: When Psychosis Hits, Families Need A System That Works

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Tony Mantor

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🗓️ 25 May 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Colorado State Senator Judy Amabile to connect one family’s painful path through serious mental illness to the laws that decide whether people get treatment or get pushed into homelessness and the courts. We talk honestly about psychosis, stigma, and the hard policy choices behind civil commitment, Medicaid rules, and building enough beds to stop the cycle. • Her son’s schizoaffective disorder and the road to diagnosis • Early signs like paranoia and th...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me,
0:08.0	embracing autism and mental health worldwide,
0:12.0	hosted by Tony Manteur.
0:15.0	Broadcasting from the heart of Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:20.0	Join us as our guests share their raw, howful stories.
0:25.4	Some will spark laughter.
0:27.5	Others will move you to tears.
0:30.5	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 by fostering
0:45.3	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 world one story at a time.
1:03.0	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor.
1:05.1	Welcome to Why Not Me, embracing autism and mental health worldwide.
1:09.7	This is our special event, crafting justice, empowering autism and mental health through legislation.
1:17.0	Joining us today is Senator Judy Amarbelay. She's notably passionate about addressing serious mental illness,
1:24.3	informed by personal experience, and has advocated for policies like involuntary
1:29.6	care in extreme cases, a dedicated mental health tax. With a proven track record of coalition
1:35.6	building and impact legislation, she continues to work tirelessly to address Colorado's most
1:41.2	pressing challenges. She has a wealth of knowledge and it's a pleasure to
1:45.3	have her join us today. Thanks for joining us. Yeah, I appreciate you inviting me. Oh, it's my pleasure.
1:50.8	I understand that you represent the people in Colorado. Yeah, I live in Boulder and I represent Boulder,
1:56.5	Louisville, Superior gun barrel and Nywan. I understand that your journey to becoming a senator was so that you could help those with
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