Waiting for harm rather than preventing harm in treating those w/ severe mental illness is wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars. Can you imagine the services that could be funded in place of 72 court appearances? #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ton…

Our lawmakers and leaders can’t be expected to understand severe mental illness; it is our job as advocates to educate them. My conversation in this podcast is focused around families’ experiences. You will learn a lot in 30 min. #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ton…

This is a common story, one in which #Massachusetts has made mental illness a public safety issue. Our state is creating trauma among individuals, families and those in the community. When will this end? #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI

It’s time to rethink what humane care really means. It’s time to intervene sooner, not later - because recovery can’t begin until treatment does. #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI

Psychosis isn't a right to protect - it's a medical crisis to treat. Leaving someone in delusion, fear, or danger isn't compassion. It's neglect. #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI #shatteringsilence #inspiringchange #BeyondStigma

To the person experiencing hallucinations and delusions, it feels completely real. That’s why treating psychosis is not just important—it’s essential. We need to do better #Massachusetts! #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI #shatteringsilence #inspiringchange

When will the neglect and discrimination end? #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI

When will the unnecessary suffering end? Mental illness should never be a crime! #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI

Massachusetts should be listening to the experts; Untreated psychosis is not autonomy, it’s neglect! #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI

Massachusetts has made mental illness a public safety issue; individuals, families, and the public deserve better! #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI

What are we doing when we let a minor criminal offense become a felony in leaving psychosis untreated, this is not humane! #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI

Why is Massachusetts not listening to the experts? When will the state convene key stakeholders to address the criminalization of mental illness in our state? #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI

Far too many domestic violence incidents in Massachusetts are happening because of untreated psychosis yet no one is addressing what can be done to change this. How many more tragedies will it take? #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI

Thankful for those like Sheriff Buckley who are trying to improve outcomes for those who are criminalized for their mental illness when our state ignores the critical need for early intervention in our most vulnerable! #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI

The number of families we continue to hear from in #Massachusetts is a reflection of this neglect; it's a moral failing! How many more tragedies will it take to address this ethical responsibility? #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI Governor Maura Healey AG Andrea Joy Campbell

Psychosis is a medical emergency — not a choice. Failing to treat it isn’t protecting civil liberties, it’s abandoning people in crisis. Compassion means stepping in when someone cannot help themselves. #BOSPOLI #MAPOLI