Lisa Singh, a psychiatric nurse, assesses individuals for signs of mental illness on New York's subway platforms. Amid escalating subway assaults and increased political pressure for a tougher approach, Singh and her team engage with vulnerable individuals, offering essential care and support. The article highlights a specific encounter where Singh is challenged by language barriers and the complex nature of mental health issues in a public setting. It sheds light on the collaborative effort between health professionals and law enforcement to address rising safety concerns in the subway system.
"Lisa, a 53-year-old psychiatric nurse, took a step closer and scanned the woman's face, searching for answers about what kind of care she might need."
"She and the rest of her team, five police officers and two homeless-outreach workers, huddled around the bench."
"The woman was slumped over on a bench at the 34th Street-Herald Square station, one subway stop in a city where the mayor, the governor and now the president were all demanding a more forceful approach."
"Lisa had spent the past six months working overnight on New York's subway platforms to assess people for signs of mental illness."
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