We Know How to Solve the Mental Health Crisis. Will We Actually Do it?
It happens like clockwork. A person suffering from serious mental health problems is accused of a heinous and tragic crime committed against a stranger. Then the calls come from law enforcement, politicians, and right-wing tabloids to lock more people up. Rinse and repeat. This all happens despite the fact that people living with mental health challenges are 11 times more likely to be the victims of crime and violence than to commit an act of violence.
It is undeniably true that the status quo for how we address issues like homelessness and serious mental health challenges is untenable. But…
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