NSSC: Voices of Change Part 3: Serious Mental Illness, Missed Care, and the Criminal Justice Gap
Podcast: Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?Published On: Wed May 06 2026
Description: Send us Fan MailWe bring together seven voices to face the hardest question families live with: when severe mental illness and psychosis take over, what does “choice” really mean. We share what it looks like when schools, hospitals, and law enforcement treat brain illness like behavior, and we lay out concrete steps that can shorten the gap to real care.• capacity and consent when someone refuses help during psychosis• power of attorney and psychiatric advance directives plus where they fall short• anosognosia explained through dementia comparisons and street homelessness• the “10-year gap” to diagnosis and why mandatory care and AOT come up• early warning signs of psychosis and why peers and schools need training• privacy barriers and why HIPAA is often misread or over-restricted• CIT training realities and the need for the right officers• frustration with professional leadership and the call for more beds and workforce training• legislative paths including HR 4022 and ending the IMD exclusionBefore we jump in, if you haven't already, I invite you to tap follow.If you know someone who has a story to share, tell them to contact us at why notme.world.One last thing. Spread the word about why not me.Music INTRO?OUTRO: T. WildMantor Music BMIhttps://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
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