NYC launches plan to treat mentally ill even without consent
NYC launches plan to treat mentally ill even without consent
(NewsNation) — New York City will allow authorities to take more aggressive action when people are experiencing severe mental illness.
Mayor Eric Adams announced the new policy, which would allow first responders to order someone to be taken to a hospital or psychiatric facility if that person appears to be experiencing a psychiatric breakdown even if they don’t consent.
The mayor’s directive…
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