Oh boy....I hate to see stories like this...

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Originally Posted by phoenix

Until the 70's there were state hospitals everywhere to house many people some with real mental health needs, some with learning issues and some behavioral issues. Geraldo Rivera became famous when he went into Willow Brook on Staten Island with cameras rolling. (I knew a lot about this place). As was said earlier here people rightfully objected but as usual decided to let everyone out and now it's tough to commit anyone until they commit a crime. This is a sad example

You sir hit the nail on the head. People were institutionalized then. But that ended because we had let them out so everyone is mainstreamed in society and somehow we thought costs would be less. Hmm.

The other issue is medical field. There simply are not enough doctors, psychiatrists to handle the number of those that need help. General practice doctors are trying to assist but do not always know the correct drugs to prescribe. Not a great picture. Now think about the stream of folks crossing the southern border and how that could play into the equation…..