Opinion: A crisis of neglect: How society can help those with mental illness
We live in one of the most prosperous countries in human history. Surely, we can help the most vulnerable in our society
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Toronto police temporarily suspending program for officers meant to assist on mental health calls
Amid increased public scrutiny for how law enforcement handles calls for people in the throes of a mental health crisis, Toronto police officials have temporarily suspended the specialized deployment of some officers who are trained to assist on these kinds of calls.
John Sewell Vicky Stergiopoulos Meaghan Gray Crisis Intervention Team Toronto Police Services Board Toronto Police Accountability Coalition
Source: cbc.ca
Video captures patient crawling out exit after hospital dismisses pleas for help
Video captures patient crawling out of hospital after staff dismiss pleas for help Medical staff at a Toronto hospital told a man complaining of excruciating leg pain that he was fine to go home — forcing him to crawl out of emergency. He believes a serious health disorder was ignored due to his mental illness, a problem mental health experts say is far too common. Social Sharing
Source: cbc.ca