Transcripts for CNN This Is Life With Lisa Ling 20240604 06:

CNN This Is Life With Lisa Ling June 4, 2024 06:24:00

>> for years, kelly has tried to make sure that max gets regular medical attention. >> what time is our doctor's appointment tomorrow? >> 9:30. >> so what time are you going to pick me up? >> she wants max to have a forever home, a place with community and consistent treatment. but such places are almost nonexistent in la. even short-term care options aren't ideal, and they're disappearing. in 1959, state hospitals in california could care for over 37,000 psychiatric patients. since then, capacity has dropped a staggering 80% to around 7,000 individuals. and then only for an average stay of two weeks. kelly and her father feel like the system is broken and are deeply concerned about what could happen to max. >> as a dad, do you fear that phone call? >> yeah.

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