"Under the state's Mental Hygiene Law, police and doctors can take a person to the hospital for a psychological hold if they are deemed to be a risk to themselves or others, or they can not meet their basic needs — but often times those with severe mental illnesses are released by the hospital back onto the streets hours after being brought in."
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First seen: 2026-09-06 ·
Last seen: 2026-09-06 ·
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