The article discusses the personal experience of the author with their younger brother's mental health struggle and its tragic end. They argue that merely expanding involuntary commitment will not solve New York's mental health crisis. Instead, there is a pressing need for a well-resourced mental health system that provides significant and sustained support. The author notes that many individuals, including their brother, cycle through jails and emergency care without receiving adequate help. Thus, the focus must be on implementing effective, proven solutions to prevent recurrence of such tragedies.
The singular idea of expanding involuntary commitment may offer an attractive soundbite, but it is not the solution.
An incomplete, shortsighted response would only trap us in a counterproductive cycle that fails to connect people to effective care.
We must focus more on meaningful investments in proven solutions that ensure continued access to wrap-around care.
The City's response to my brother's mental health challenges mirrored those of so many others with similar struggles.
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