Navigating the Intersection of Mental Health, Racism, and Law Enforcement: Reflections on the Sonya Massey Tragedy.

Autor: Bell Washington, Tiffani L.
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Zdroj: Psychiatric Times; Nov2024, Vol. 41 Issue 11, p1-17, 3p
Abstrakt: The author reflects on the tragic death of Sonya Massey, who had a mental illness, that serves as a reminder of the complex and often dangerous intersection of mental health crises, systematic racism, and law enforcement involvement. Massey lost her life during an encounter with a police officer. The incident underscores the urgent need to reassess how the society manages mental health crises, particularly among marginalized communities.
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