Could mandating mental health care help the most vulnerable?

Brandon del Pozo, a former New York City police officer turned assistant professor, argues for a more compassionate approach to mental health care, emphasizing that sometimes forced treatment may be necessary. He critiques society's priority on personal liberty over effective care, using the tragic case of Jordan Neely to highlight systemic failures. Del Pozo discusses the delicate balance between freedom and safety, challenging the current mental health and justice systems to prioritize supportive treatment over punitive measures for vulnerable individuals.