Committed: The Battle over Involuntary Psychiatric Care

This Book explores the complex and often contentious issue of involuntary psychiatric care in the United States. It examines the perspectives of patients, families, mental health professionals, and legal experts, presenting diverse experiences and opinions on involuntary commitment, medication, and treatment. The authors analyze the legal frameworks governing involuntary care, highlighting the challenges of balancing individual rights with public safety concerns. The text also investigates the role of law enforcement and crisis intervention teams in facilitating access to care while minimizing trauma. Finally, the book examines the effectiveness and limitations of involuntary treatment in preventing violence and suicide. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Committed-Battle-over-Involuntary-Psychiatric/dp/1421420783?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=b6dbd9009724c5bab8c193e763f09bc3&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/