# Mental health crisis
The police response to the mental health crisis has to change.
Police Shoot Mentally Ill Man Within 28 Seconds of Arrival. Police officers in the Bronx shot Raul de la Cruz within 28 seconds of their arrival after responding to a call from his father. Raul de la Cruz is a 42-year-old man who struggles with his mental health, and his father had called for medical help after an argument between them. Raul was shot six times in his abdomen, right leg, and chest and remained unconscious for several days after the shooting. The police claimed that Raul had brandished a knife and did not comply with orders to drop it, leading to the shooting. However, Raul's family members dispute this claim, saying that Raul didn't have the knife out and that they only wanted medical help for him. The Force Investigation Section of the Police Department is looking into the shooting. Concerns about how the city handles New Yorkers who are experiencing mental distress are once again raised by this episode.
Actress Amanda Bynes has reportedly been placed under an involuntary psychiatric hold
Actress Amanda Bynes has made headlines again after reportedly being placed under an involuntary psychiatric hold. This news comes almost a year after her conservatorship was terminated, and just days after she cancelled her appearance at the 90s Con event.
Tackling the Mental Health Crisis in America: Access to Care and Support
Mental health issues are a growing concern in America, with high rates of stress, anxiety, and depression affecting millions of people. Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding mental health and lack of access to care have contributed to a mental health crisis that is having devastating consequences. In this article, we will explore ways to tackle the mental health crisis in America, including improving access to care and support for those in need.
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Random assaults, record numbers of homeless people, and a deficiency of services. In New York City, the visible symptoms of a worsening mental health crisis are emerging. East New York, though, has to deal with it more than most localities. According to a report by NY Daily News.
Woman rushed to ER for threats of suicide immediately following abortion
A woman was taken to the emergency room after undergoing an abortion in Chicago earlier this year — but this time, it was apparently not due to a botched abortion. Instead, the woman became suicidal afterward and was threatening to harm herself.
Texas Children's Hospital calls child protective services on another Katy mother after teen attempts suicide
At this point, it's unclear what Texas Children's Hospital's motives are. Are they apathetic, uneducated, or are they possibly being compensated by the state for making unwarranted reports of abuse and neglect to DFPS? Who knows but seriously, they called CPS on a mother who followed the hospital doctor's recommendations after her teen daughter attempted suicide.
Opinion | Crime in New York City
A tale of stabbings, shootings, robberies, and a mayor too busy playing Mr. Hollywood to realize Gotham is burning. In a shameful attempt to assuage the citizens of New York, the media and Mayor Adams have repeatedly pointed out that crime isn't nearly as bad as it used to be. Somehow, continually falling on a statistic that is 40 years old has done little to calm the nerves of New Yorkers or convince them Mayor Adams is prepared to tackle the obstacles ahead (even if crime and violence are down over 80% since 1980).