On Point | Podcast
On Point | Podcast
WBUR
The ethical dilemma of involuntary mental health treatment
47 minutes Posted Apr 16, 2024 at 9:01 pm.
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Several states have changed policy in recent years to make involuntary commitment easier for people with severe mental illnesses. But forced treatment still raises civil rights questions, with some saying it can harm patients.