Today many a loved one spends countless hours suffering through an illness that could instead be properly treated. Living with untreated mental health conditions causes undue pain to them, those that care most about them and society as a whole. These individuals self treat themselves with illegal drugs, dangerous behaviors and even homelessness. They may not be at the exact state of suicide or violence but many can see that clock ticking louder and louder.
A “Mental Health Court” could change this downward spiral. This court would allow loved ones would petition the court anonymously seeking their loved ones be evaluated and persuaded if need be to receive the care that would make their life’s better. To insure that this isn’t abused the following safeguards (below) would be put into effect. Isn’t it time to end this unnecessary suffering isn’t it time for a “Mental Health Court”.
(1) Those bringing such anonymous petitions would also need to provide independent factual and/or testimony of other individuals who concur with said sickness.
(2) Individuals receiving evaluations would not have a “permanent record” that this has occurred unless those doing the evaluations deem the individual as hostile to the process.
(3) At least two individuals would be involved in said evaluations and be certified trained individuals.
(4) Immediate treatment options would be available to said recipients.
(5) Individuals who bring such an evaluations could be subject to their own evaluations especially if it was a waste of the courts/professionals time and resources.