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Could mandating mental health care help the most vulnerable?

06/01/2025

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Brandon del Pozo says when it comes to the severely mentally ill, society has made a mistake prioritizing personal liberty over compassionate care.

The former New York City police officer, now researcher, argues that sometimes the most humane mental health care is forced treatment.

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Could mandating mental health care help the most vulnerable?

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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