scary neighbor

[Warpy]

25. Danger to self or others has been too narrowly defined

and generally means somebody has to be standing there with an actual or potential weapon to be considered dangerous. Case in point, some of my own family who have had manic episodes that have ended their employment, destroyed their finances, and rendered them homeless but have not somehow constituted a danger to themselves. The laws are absolutely insane and desperately need to be modified to give families a better toolbox to help people they love.

The old state hospitals that warehoused people who could have functioned with minimal support had to go, I agree with that. We went way too far in the other direction. This whole issue needs to be revisited but I don't see the will to do so happening any time soon.

People like this woman will just be allowed to drop through the chasms (not cracks) and end up on the street, untreated, and with no way to get them evaluated and treated while they are incapable of the insight that would tell them that's exactly what they need.

Can you see this gal signing herself in to a mental hospital any time soon? HA! Me neither.