Should be in institution, not jail.
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His birthday is today. He had a head trauma several years ago and has never been right since. The mental health system dumped him out as soon as the money ran out even though the doctors said at least one to two years of mental rehab. He lost his wife, children, job and home. Since then, he is in-and-out of jail when he belongs in an institution for mental health. I saw first-hand the dismal state of the Mental Health System in America and it is criminal how they operate. by DynamicDbytheC in Six Words on TWLOHA on Apr 05, 2012 | 
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ba_miracle says,
I began a small personal project a short time ago. Observing how other countries treat their children, elderly, veterans and basically it's people in need. You are right, we often let people fall by the wayside in our system. I'm sorry your friend is hurting.JAD says,
so sad.Katcan says,
I'm not sure you can even call it a "Mental Health System". I pray for anyone who has to depend on the "system". Prayers for your friend.PKELLY says,
Rahm Emanuel, Chicago's new mayor and Obama's once Chief of Staff recently decided to shut down 6 of the largest mental health facilities in the Chicagoland area. What will happen due to this change? Crime will increase, prisons and hospitals will overflow and people that need the treatment will not be getting it. Worst Chicago mayor ever. Sorry for your friend - it's a cruel systemic effect in America when social services are not utilized and/or funded properly.canadafreeze says,
The integrity of a country is determined by how it treats its citizens. This story makes me sad.