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Could mandating mental health care help the most vulnerable?

1/6/2025

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

More episodes from "On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti"

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The Jackpod: The power of example and the example of power

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Is the U.S. fighting a war without rules?

Who will profit off of ICE’s new detention warehouses?

Why 'KPop Demon Hunters' is everywhere

Why 'KPop Demon Hunters' is everywhere

The Jackpod: The founders’ worst fears

The one thing driving U.S. job growth