When seriously mentally ill people are not ‘committed,’ buildings burn and people die
Holding room at mental health facility.
The Oregonian photo
Although it’s now easier to get an obviously delusional or deeply mentally disturbed person into compulsory treatment in a hospital, many of those who are a “threat” to themselves or to others are not being adequately evaluated to ensure they get help. Some have burned buildings. One shot and killed an Oregon police officer during a routine traffic stop.
Here is a very disturbing story from The Oregonian. Click here.
