A Different Kind of Force-Policing Mental Illness | NBC Left Field

[@nicollevandyke5950]

“No one with a mental illness deserves to die because they are already dying inside”. I cried when she said that. So true.

[@christychurch6043]

Me to. my heart burst open when she said that.. it's too true.

[@ashleymarie6715]

It's so nice to hear someone say that though. To understand. I like that

[@nicollevandyke5950]

Ashhh Marie I completely agree.

[@BSwitzerland]

I surely agree. The cop didnt mean to kill him, he overreacted because of fear. Its not easy to judge the situation

[@carriej.4120]

I cried, too

[@aubreyalvarez7396]

My heart sank when that woman screamed that they killed her child. No matter where you stand that was someone’s baby.

[@mahoganysoul7195]

My heart sank too !

[@annoyedgamer8847]

Nick Trybull but it wasn’t. Your statement has literally zero to do with that situation.

[@taryn9850]

@Nick Trybull it wasn't that case tho... your argument is invalid.

[@taryn9850]

Nick Trybull not just my opinion it looks like! 🤷‍♀️

[@taryn9850]

Nick Trybull Lmaoo you’re mad cause you’re wrong and got called out about it... I call it like i see it!

[@nelsonnblottt5803]

That lady said it so well, people with mental health are slowly dying inside slowly. No one understands their suffering

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

For me it’s more of a war with myself. My brain is a soldier in a war the enemy is invisible and it’s inside of my brain.

[@jamesrobert4106]

@@nerdgeekcosplay909 I concur. You described it perfectly. It is a thorn in my mind and has been since childhood. I don't make it a problem for others though.

[@carolinehaf21]

Wow I cried when Christopher was hugging his grandmother and finally smiled and said "this is her! This is my grandmother" in a rare moment of insight after the intense paranoia. A rare glimpse of his true self instead of his illness. Incredible documentary, SO well edited - especially with the moments of honesty from the nephew asking if the policeman deserves another chance... made my jaw drop too... truly one of the best documentaries I've seen showing what is and isn't being done about mental illness/policing in the US and the personal fallout from the families outward to the wider community.

[@braydenlinthicum373]

no wonder this country is dying...People like you are super weak....

[@GoodCitizen-lf9db]

imagine calling the police to help your sick loved one, and the police murder them.

[@Ocelot80524]

but it's not taking a life iT's JuSt A tOoL tO sToP a ThReAt hurr durr i still wanna smack that guy, i'm stuck on that part. think i gotta fast forward. like. well maybe yall SHOULD be thinking of those guns as life-enders and not tools. even if they do get someone in a leg, we have things called arteries and they're going to sit there on your back until EMS arrives while you bleed out. how asinine. they don't even see it how the rest of us do because of their bullshit training. you killed my family member no, no, see you don't understand- all i did was neutralize a threat, it's fine. shhh.

[@florese4804]

Ocelot when you shoot someone, you’re shooting to kill them.

[@diturner7247]

@@florese4804 why? This is not the army it is police with what 9 months training. Serve and protect is their job not shot and kill.

[@mataj0to561]

semira brenchley dont say murder they protected themselves

[@sierrad1583]

If someone is running at a cop with a weapon they have the right to shoot.

[@WoolfEdits]

Hey lady telling him "You want the old Chris back" ain't helping one bit, when people say that to me it crushes my soul.

[@nandistaton2503]

My mom said that to me when my anxiety and depression got bad. It's the worse damn phrase. 😢

[@WoolfEdits]

@@nandistaton2503 or the "you've changed" "I don't like you on anti-depressants". The boomer generation hide their problems and treat people who don't like there crazy. It's all about awareness

[@NewlifeNewbeginnings2]

Right!! That don't help one bit. You gotta meet people where they are.

[@nandistaton2503]

@@WoolfEdits I agree. If I post something regarding awareness, my parents tell me to take it down because it's embarrassing. What's embarrassing about mental health awareness? It's the stigma attached to it that makes it so bad.

[@WoolfEdits]

​@@nandistaton2503 Sorry you have to deal with that, you can limit your facebook posts as to who can see it in your privacy settings. You shouldnt have to hide it from you parents, and spreading awareness is key. Plus it's good to let your friends know about your mental health, so you can vent to them when needed. And one of your friends might have the same issues and needs someone to talk to about it as well. I'm here for a chat if you need it, you should never feel pressured to hide your feelings.... it's 2019

[@feerow]

This actually gives me hope, I would love to see this program develop further and gain more national attention.

[@carolinehaf21]

Agreed - even a follow up to see how implementing more and more of the mental health training is being deploying across the US police stations and following along cases like this to humanise the people with the illnesses, both during and acute episode and day to day so police can see its not just about threats and non threats . You can see how incredibly sad and contradictory something like bipolar and schizophrenia can be when families need medical info to help and the persons paranoia eont allow them to divulge or give cosign rights to family members- and why with medicine costs of $2k+ a mth people turn to street drugs. I thought this showed so many different sides to allow us to empathise very well but would love to see more!

[@grandmanancy4719]

Like the police said, "We don't have the resources". The lack of resources and the fact that police are leaving for safer, better-paying jobs.

[@MacChicken-up2rl]

And I wish they would focus more on brain health which dr Amen Danial was talking about not all these mental illnesses my mental health has gotten worse because he talks about all the things I need to stop doing like eating unhealthy and staying away from weed and alcohol it’s not necessarily these mental illnesses it’s getting our brain balanced. 😢 Dr keep focusing on the wrong thing we are all NORMAL not these crazy demonic people. I also think that the black people should stop focusing on race not every white cop is out there hurting black people they can do this to anyone and hurt someone it’s a tough job and focusing on race makes it worse the world needs to change we keep focusing on the wrong stuff.

[@lydiastormberg1075]

my state has mental health divison for police department

[@TamekaLeslie]

Wow "this is no different to you going to the doctor with a sore throat, you're just having sore thoughts" I love that.

[@jasonbellini7946]

"When I was a kid I wasn't allowed to cry..." Wow. How many of us, as men, can say the same thing.. We need to change that.

[@Dataisthetruth]

Agreed. Men should not be held to this "I'm not supposed to cry, I'm a man" narrative. Men have emotions just like women do, and to expect them to never show emotion is asking for trouble. It's ok for men to cry, express themselves creatively, be honest with themselves and their significant other, and receive love and kindness.

[@donnadanielsen9411]

Jason Bellini I’m female and to this day? I’m not allowed to cry. My family? My partner and their family? I’m not allowed to cry. I’m not allowed to feel anything. I’m only allowed to smile and be okay even though it’s not real. I encourage everyone to show and express whatever emotions they have and to wear their emotions on their sleeves. Even though I’m not blessed with that privilege. But this isn’t only a male issue.

[@Dataisthetruth]

Donna Danielsen I agree it’s a human issue. China and Japan practice this to the extreme. That’s why they commit suicide like no tomorrow. All humans should be able to express themselves.

[@ismt9390]

Idk, i'm a woman and i also wasn't allowed to cry. My dad would get angry and aggressive like "how dare you cry, i'll give you reasons to cry!".

[@Dataisthetruth]

Aku Jo that’s totally wrong. I would rather you cry and tell me what’s wrong than hold it all in and blow up one day. People need to understand crying is NOT a weakness. It’s cleansing.

[@emmas3650]

only 10 cops out of 2,300 in the mental health unit? unacceptable.

[@user-dq4vt6ox1c]

Forget that. Look at it as a good start. More funding, more training, more exposure.

[@UnderGod-ie1lk]

why don't you join the unit?

[@rekofrmtheblvd9152]

Emma S cause most of them dick heads just want to kill and ruin peoples lifes fuck all of dem

[@TheMastaPlan]

better than 0, gotta start somewhere

[@donnamoncrief9563]

Absolutely unacceptable, police officers should be trained in mental illness way more

[@linkueiwarrior133]

This was so touching and heartbreaking, my heart goes out to all who are suffering in silence.

[@celestejustiss6414]

Thank you for that we dont get much compassion and no judgements we get treated not only by cops but society too as scum its heartbreakin to feel like your not worth anythin Ive lived in Tx my whole life and its true tx is at the bottom of mental health funds and has been for MORE than 15 yrs I have PTSD major depression BPD its a war every second of every day alone trapped in a body and mind that betrays you constantly playin broken records over and over with no way to turn off the sound in a dark buildin ALONE... We want the pain to stop so we can live a better life than what was given or dealt to us alot of us would rather end the pain and our life than to hurt anyone else and see someone else hurtin cause we are completely DEPLETED from pain with no escape and no sign of rescue... No hope

[@celestejustiss6414]

*EDIT* its now 2022 for me

[@purpur7187]

@@celestejustiss6414 Hold on man.

[@gianna6485]

the amount of pain that family is going through after losing those 2 little kids and then their father, is unimaginable. not only were his kids murdered, they were murdered by the love of his life. he lost everything in the blink of an eye. there needs to be this type of mental health unit EVERYWHERE

[@lrheast]

There needs to be more units like this all over the country.

[@MaricellaAlaniz]

Agree

[@RyanPhoenixAZ]

There should be however you can't expect law enforcement to be the ones that treat mental health. Family members call the police because 1.) They are an immediate threat to themselves or the family member. 2.) Because there is no one else to call that would put themselves in a hostile situation, not willing to defend themselves from a threat and throw down their life to save the person that's threatening others. In this video you saw police from the mental health team that had to go hands on. Clearly, nothing that they did or said changed that. If that individual had a gun or a knife that situation would have gone differently. Mental illness has been a problem since the beginning of mankind. It used to be that mentally ill people were kept in institutions. Civil rights activists fought to have them released into the community. The real truth is that maybe these people can't be fixed. Maybe we can give them medication to the point they are vegetables in extreme circumstances but we also complain about over medicating. It's sad to think about but can we really fix some mental illness? Also, why do we constantly put this burden on police? This is a problem that even mental health officials can't solve yet we expect police to. We all need to be honest on what can be done.

[@2010sinnamon]

For real

[@PunannyFace]

This is needed in every country

[@lucylouxxx797]

❤️

[@OfficerSuperman_she-her]

I'm a cop and I 100% support this documentary and its ideals. I wish more departments would get on board with this. -Officer Superman

[@Grisuu]

Would you agree that 25% of the cases or your cases are because of some mental situation

[@thepolitea1545]

A woman (and black ) whose a cop wonderful!!! You should start a non profit to get other women of color to get into policing and other law enforcement.

[@shaunsymonds2373]

The world would be a better place with more Officers like you.

[@OfficerSuperman_she-her]

@@Grisuu I would go even further and say maybe around 45%. But that's dependent upon the area as well.

[@OfficerSuperman_she-her]

@@thepolitea1545 I try to do as much personal outreach as possible. Not really in the financial position personally to start something like that up nor do I know the exact ins and outs of it, but it's definitely something I would like to do in the future. I've pitched ideas of similar programs to my Chief to no avail. I would love to have an outreach program for kids in the area served by my department but it's hard when you have no support from the necessary channels.

[@beautyonayebudget8882]

As a social worker this makes me so happy to see more efforts are being placed in protecting those suffering from mental health concerns!

[@chloe5433]

As somebody who struggles with mental illness in San Antonio, I’ve never had fear of the police hurting me when they get called on me while I’m having a meltdown. They’ve always been helpful and compassionate and it helps SO much.

[@lisa916panther5]

The mom who called the cops to get her son help only to have them kill him, i know that is killing her slowly in so many ways.

[@officialclownbusiness7788]

Lisa Duke serves her right for forcing "help".

[@neversaw]

official clown business no, getting assistance when someone is unwell is the right thing. America is very trigger happy so I'm not shocked really but mental illness psychosis episodes are scary and dangerous and is when someone ends up dead and that unwell person ends up in prison. Getting help can save two lives. Bad training can have someone dead instead.

[@mczenk5095]

@@neversaw No, you DO NOT call the cops for your mental child, it's not the cops problem. That woman fucked up, she should've called the mental hospital.

[@CaroliniCrumbini]

M Czenk In a crisis situation, most people don’t even know how to find the phone number to a mental hospital, they usually call 911.

[@mczenk5095]

@@CaroliniCrumbini Well, they should operate like it does in my area, mental health calls get diverted to another dispatch

[@ruthhartgers2915]

I heard the police say "just relax"so many times, I felt my anxiety rise just hearing those words. If a person has a mental health problem, you constantly telling them to do something they are incapable of doing, can make them get more frustrasted and makes things worse.

[@ruthhartgers2915]

@DatingMatis156 I am not sure what would work

[@PixieLove5]

DatingMatis156 generally, yes. Being supportive while also maintaining an emotional distance is what’s best. Telling us or even suggesting this to us while in a state can make us more agitated. It all depends on the situation however. Sometimes, we do need force. If we are a danger to ourselves and/or others and there is no reasoning(it happens. A lot. Myself for example)the last resort is to restrain, confine and seek medical help immediately. There is no right way to deal with any of this. Only helpful tips and advice that can work 50/50. Mental illness isn’t predictable nor is it all that understood really. One person with a mental illness, and another with same will not react the same to way to the same actions. We’re all individuals. Mental illness or not. What my therapist told me, and has really helped me a lot was this: “expect the worst but hope for the best. That way, you are rarely disappointed in life.” Good luck!

[@Beautiful-Truth-Teller]

Right. Police do the opposite. They say the right things to do the wrong things... Big Narcissists

[@Dededede22349]

I’m not mentally ill but when people tell me to relax I want to slap the sh*t out of them. To hear it so many times is would make me crazy.

[@hayleystevens1967]

They're doing their best guys...

[@LDDandSBD]

Danny’s 11 year old nephew who wanted to be a police officer until his uncles death.. I really hope he reconsiders. His precious heart would be such an asset to so many people.

[@misskat8548]

Nah his mom is filling his head with garbage. Would u go anywhere in life if your mom told you you wouldn't go anywhere in life bc he's black? Disgusting parenting. My doctor is a black woman and has young children. I'm going to ask her if she talks to her children that way. Betcha she doesn't.

[@YochevedDesigns]

I know someone who adopted a little girl who had been trafficked. The girl was Deaf, had attachment disorder, and severe psychotic episodes where she thought she was fighting off her former abusers. 😭 The girl was tiny, but it took four grown men to subdue her. Whenever the mom had to call for help she always had to ask for specific officers by name. Because the girl was Deaf, if she tried to sign, the police might think she was reaching for a weapon.

[@thc7865]

Schizoprhenia is not a joke

Especially when its MANUFACTURED by communities.

[@TahoeJones]

Failure to pull the weeds.

[@ShamWoWGuy1231]

S O What do you mean by manufactured? Not hating just curious.

[@nazzme6181]

@@nadine-patriciacorner6206 So heartwrenching to hear of your family's situation. I hope you all find the strength to comfort and unite each other! Many Blessings to you all and the loving memory of your brother!🙏🏻 💝

@@ShamWoWGuy1231 psychological warfare. Against undesirables,political dissidents, or just ppl they dont like. The govt been doing it since the 30s.

[@patrycjazdunek8799]

i can’t imagine going into psychosis and having strangers coming in and trying to help

[@raine420]

It’s terrifying

[@wrofiir9697]

Well.. He didn't even recognize his family, so everyone was a stranger to him.

[@iammes1892]

@@raine420 agree

[@secretagentcat]

Its terrifying but it has to be done.

[@PixieLove5]

The breakdown and begging to not go….gets me every time. 2 years clean off psyche wards. I NEVER want to go through that again but it did save my life. More than once.

[@wendysheets1916]

That was so sad when he said... This is my grandma...MY REAL GRANDMOTHER.... he was so happy thinking she was his real grandmother.... what a horrible life... I can't imagine how scary it must be thinking people you love aren't the real people you love...

[@Waluline]

“Doctors never help me!” I felt that one to my core! If ANYONE needs better training in mental health...

[@fuckerwhopings9110]

I don't even have a mental illness and my doctor kind of disregarded my ADD and made it seem like I didn't need the diagnosis of dyslexia because "people walk through my office every day and I'm sure they have some kind of diagnosis like that, but they still made though life. Kids today are distracted by phones.. gum.. all that. During my time the teacher was able to take the unfocused kid into a room and make them do the work" If that doesn't say enough on how bad doctors treat patients that can be somewhat more "clear" to understand, I am scared for those who suffer from something without clear understanding. We need more training for doctors, OTHER than the physical

[@KVLT_VVITCH]

I agree. But I absolutely can't tolerate people in the criminal justice system not understanding mental illness. The lowest point in my 22 years was sitting in front of a judge, in truancy court, who denied anxiety being an actual mental illness. He would sit there and repeatedly tell me that anxiety wasn't keeping me home from school, I was essentially just a bad kid that refused to go to school. I heard countless times how he 'has anxiety some times but it always goes away' as if this fuckin' dude's nerves before sending someone to jail, was comparable to a clinically diagnosed anxiety disorder. Imagine being told at least once every month that you're mental illness is invalid. I got put on house arrest for almost the entirety of a summer break because of something I was born with and will have to deal with to some extent for the rest of my life.

[@Dumb_Killjoy]

I never helped me. I was institutionalized about a year ago, and all that did was make me more suicidal and anxious (I have depression and anxiety issues and was sent to the hospital because I had tried to hang myself off of a door knob).

[@hankanderson8633]

I have been in situations like this. Thankfully I was able to isolate my self when it becomes a psychosis episode. I’m just so tired of having to explain my self to people. I’m not crazy, talking to my self helps me process and sort my thoughts. Attention and memory stuff is f u n. Main point: we all have a lot of love to share with others. Just show some kindness and love to someone who’s in a bad place.

[@Tabithahendricks1]

People say that because the are crazy paranoid and insane

[@bink9113]

You notice how the dog knew exactly the moment the tension was getting thick. I always felt dogs can sense that even without raised voices or sudden movements.

[@florence1395]

Having worked with dog’s & been a rescuer etc., a bad dog is a scared dog! Bad people are literally everywhere but dog’s can be man’s best friend.............they are mine!

[@twistedyogert]

My mother's labrodoodle is especially adept at that. She's a tough woman so people can't always tell if she's upset. But the dog can.

[@iwant2haveu]

They’re really smart, they have seizure warning dogs so it wouldn’t surprise me if they can sense the physiological symptoms of tension. (High heart rate, blood pressure, anger, ect..)

[@sierrachoco5271]

Yes, they sense everything!

[@michelleflack-webb8442]

Excellent point💯

[@ourtravelingzoo3740]

Dang the heart on that little boy was incredible. As someone with multiple MI I feel for them all. My biggest fear is delusions and hallucinations. I can’t imagine how tiring it has to be for their loved ones when they refuse care. Even when I’m doing everything right I can be a handful for my husband. God Bless us all

[@Miss_Ink_Addict]

Danny's little nephew is such a special, kind soul. My heart breaks for their pain. When his mother told him he will be treated differently because of the colour of his skin, his beautiful little innocent face had me breaking down. What a cruel world we live in where some children have to be taught this just to survive. Utterly heart breaking. I hope they thrive and heal.

[@misskat8548]

My doctor is a black woman with small children. I plan on asking her if she says such disgusting things to her kiddos. Betcha she doesn't. And we wonder why these black children struggle. If my mom told me on a daily basis that I wouldn't make it in life bc I was black well I wouldn't make it either. I feel way more sorry for that child who already thinks he will have no life bc he's black. Disgusting behavior. We can't get mad at these kids when they do struggle in life as Adults bc mom is filling their heads with bs.

[@Miss_Ink_Addict]

@@misskat8548 OK hun.

[@thegracetofollow4194]

She didn't do him any good In that conversation they were having cause little man is gonna grow up looking over his shoulders and paranoid because he is black very wrong approach in what she said to her son and it's not exactly true either this is American equal rights are given to the all citizens of this nation

[@thegracetofollow4194]

​@@misskat8548 right that was foolish what she said to her son in front of camera for the whole world to see and make black people scared and paranoid for being black....I have a teenager I will never give him a reason to become a loser

[@misskat8548]

@@thegracetofollow4194 couldn't agree more!!

[@haamiizah]

I think christopher’s family needs to get some sort of training on how to deal with him

[@Astr0_Man]

Agreed. They shouldn't approach him and say the things they said to him. Especially that "I miss the old Chris" that literally broke my heart. Like how can u say that to someone who's struggling

[@tammydayrhoads7017]

Alot of hospitals for mentally I'll people needs to be re-opened. Families of the mentally ill and society and police should'nt have to deal with people with these illnesses.

[@ren1724]

Tammy Day Rhoads They haven’t hurt anyone they are hurting themselves and there is help out there. It’s a journey not just a quick fix. They are a part of society and they could do some good if they became healthy enough to be productive and not destructive.

[@tikfamily7925]

My husband was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar. That's an illness that can be treated with no pills no hospital, the treating medication will not cure anything it will make the patients feel like vegetables. My husband was healed completely. Jesus is the only way people can get true healing physical and emotional. People with mental illness are going through spiritual torture. My husband was going through mental illness from childhood and only after he accepted jesus christ as his saviour at 24 years of age he was healed and delivered. We have been married for 6 years now and have a beautiful son that's 4 years old.

[@christopherremmey114]

Hi I'm Christopher Remmey, they never put all of what happened. Me and my mom were doing meth and she would call the cops because I wouldn't sleep. She would hit me and now I'm in San Antonio State Hospital and she is cashing and using my SSI check for her bills. My house burned down in 2018 . But if you want to know more I have all the time in the world

[@jaynegardiner4358]

Mental illness is so hard to understand, even psychiatrists still struggle with it to this day. You can't see it, smell it, touch it, it's not like having say a broken leg. I have Bipolar and one of the hardest things I have to do is to try and explain what "I feel like" or "What are you feeling". You cannot explain to people who don't suffer mental illness bcos they are never truly going to understand.

[@charlie-jd3ls]

i remember being in the psych ward, a woman in our unit had suddenly become mute and would not speak. on the phone with the woman’s mother, she told her that psychology is an unfinished study. which broke my heart and made me slink back into my bed and cry. i have bipolar and ptsd as well.

[@jonog5632]

Best comment

[@alisone3803]

Try a spiritual route, you may understand clearer.. I’m a crystal healer who’s bipolar. It’s a superpower once you harbor it and retrain your brain...

[@biancamomot3980]

Calamety jayne I immediately cried by the words you can't touch it etc I have bipolar and I TRULY understand you're amazing message

[@sarahschmidt3297]

It's a very lonely place to be, when no one around you, understands you. All humans crave connection. When we don't have that, it only makes it that much harder and emotionally painful! I'm here if ANYONE wants to talk 😊

[@jennipopps1143]

What a beautiful mother she is!! The way she teaches her young children ❣️

[@gretchensims6657]

I gotta say that I’m really impressed with the sister who’s brother was shot by a cop. She hasn’t taught her son to hate cops because of what happened and that in my opinion shows integrity. I am just really impressed by her. Thank you for teaching him correctly.

[@misskat8548]

Lol yeah she's only teaching him that bc he's black he won't go anywhere in life. It's disgusting what she said to that kid. Now he won't even try bc why should he? He's black🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@marshallallensmith]

9:36 that dog drinking water right out of the toilet and then trying to look all casual when he realized the camera saw him lol

[@chrissiechrisjamz2416]

😂😂😂

[@jessicataylor7174]

A dog who knows that kind of behaviour can get you sectioned 😉

[@ginjaninja2940]

😂 I caught that

[@hildapompa4236]

Marshall Smith SO WHAT!!!!!! Leave that innocent dog alone....BUTT OUT!!!!

[@hildapompa4236]

@Harry Harry Like I said LEAVE THIS INNOCENT DOG ALONE AIN'T NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.....SO WHAT IF THE DOG DRANKED FROM THE TOILET...IT AIN'T THE DOGS FAULT THAT THE MOTHER N GIRLFRIEND OF THE VICTIM DON'T HAVE A WATER DISH FOR THE VICTIM'S DOG!!! BUTT OUT....GERMS OR NOT .....YOU.... need to BUTT OUT!!!😡😠🤬🤡👹👽

[@zoesoutlet]

being told “I miss the old Zoe” because of my struggles with my mental is one of the hardest things i carry on myself . someone shouldn’t say that to someone with mental health issues .

[@bellajynx]

@@gregking6481 not that ? its not going to cure the mental illness and it only causes more despair, as someone who is told this WEEKLY.

[@bradleyvasquez1]

Just dont care?

[@prettywithsubstance]

Understandable , it’s heartbreaking Knowing you don’t know how to properly speak to someone who suffers from mental illness ... my heart sinks to my stomach jst thinking about if tht were me to my loved ones ... we need to normalize mental illness awareness and training , so our future generations can do better, ❤️

[@sheenapinder717]

Same here

[@ShanaLawson]

I tell myself that tho. I miss the old me, it’s getting harder to even remember her.

[@NUFAN1313]

Marketta's son broke my heart. What a sweet, gentle, beautiful little soul. 🖤🖤🖤

[@Snizake2012]

When Christopher finally was saying this my real grandma and crying of joy seeing her even tho she’s there everyday really got to me.

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

Me too.

[@dailygrindnz6747]

To the viewer scrolling thur these comments after listening to these peoples experiences an storys you are loved and appreciated on this earth I hope you and have a awesome day n night

[@chrissiechrisjamz2416]

You too.❤

[@nicollevandyke5950]

Sir Ismokebuds I hope the same for you. We need more people sharing hope.

[@ginjaninja2940]

Same to you 😊

[@marialuyan]

Thank you.. To you as well

[@dailygrindnz6747]

because of O N E L O V E Amanda Lafleur J A H B L E S S have a aswome day

[@kansascityshuffle4141]

Imagine someone drowning....Now imagine you can't see them and they refuse to scream for help. That's mental illness.

[@fearthethickspirit8716]

Or even if they scream others don't have the resources to help.

[@rachelfreeders356]

You can't scream if you're drowning... its usually pretty silent.

[@amber_Forever16]

Rachel Freeders she meant like when someone is drowning and they are splashing and going up and down/in and out of the water, I’ve heard many people scream “help grglgrgl helgrlp” when something happens and they start drowning!

[@rachelfreeders356]

@@amber_Forever16 there are literally PSAs about it... when you're underwater people on the surface cannot hear you and splashing may happen but only at first and minimal, but splashing at s pool isnt exactly a red flag, and then there's nothing. There are stories of children drowning when their mom was 3ft away.... and are you a life guard or something? Why have you seen "many" people on the verge of drowning? I do understand the metaphor in the original comment, I just don't think it was very clever.

[@paulah7587]

I like the analogy. I would actually go one step further to say imagine you can’t see them, and they can’t scream for help. When you’re feeling so overwhelmed, depressed and anxious, it’s so hard to ask for help because words don’t seem to adequately express how you feel.

[@tomakafrankconlon3207]

Exactly how NOT to deal with a situation like this. Is the same as telling a person thats agitated to calm down. Its sad.

[@robertsolberg7666]

They need to carry a bottle of medications

[@hanniballecter4924]

Sorry for all those lives lost, God bless you all. Great documentary highlighting perceptions on mental health and how we deal with it.

[@user-zp8sk2rc4m]

It pisses me off that we, as a society, don't put more money towards mental health and law enforcement. WTF?!

[@FukaiKokoro]

C you want to get more pissed off? We as a country could CUT the military budget in HALF and still have the worlds largest military. That’s how much money we are wasting on the military. We could use that money to fund mental healthcare.

[@user-zp8sk2rc4m]

@@FukaiKokoro I know. You're right.

[@miameow4833]

Yeah, many loons are socialist democrats and Antifa.

[@miameow4833]

Think a lot of this began as drug abuse and possibly very abusive and neglectful parenting. Some of these people because of drugs don't sleep for days and that also messes with their mind.

[@user-zp8sk2rc4m]

@Mia Meow. I don't see how your comment on socialist Dems and Antifa loons is relevant to the original statement.

[@breannabown2711]

Man, watching Chris getting forced to go to the hospital. I'm not upset with the police, they did everything right. But it breaks my heart to see how angry and scared he was. Because everything he's going through is real to him and he doesn't understand. I can't imagine...

[@tanyashilling6747]

I've dealt with a schizophrenia family member, it was terrifying, he refused to take his meds, and was abusive to my mother and my brothers. I ended up moving in at 17 with them, and stuff up to him, protected my brothers, and my mother, he lays hands on one of my brothers, and I went chest to chest with him, he realized I didn't have the fear my mother and brother had of him, he had conditioned them. My mother called me one time, told me the relationship was over and she feared for her life, I did what I felt was right, but I knew was illegal... I say at her house with her, with my handgun 'laying in wait' with 'malice and aforethought' I was ready to spend the rest of my life in prison for my mother. He refused to take his meds because he said he felt like 'a zombie'... He was always anxious, and mentally and physically abusive towards my blood, and I went there to stop it. Now she's divorced him.

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

Its like life in hell, for everyone involved. This is heartbreaking what people go through...makes my problems seem small.

[@patriciafoster3347]

It’s happened to me. Twice. Believe it or not....it’s help. They cannot leave you like that. At that point they are responsible for whatever you may do. You get medicated and therapy for a few days. I am lucky. After two times....I had a good therapist who helped me deal with Bi polar. My meds don’t cure it. I have to apply coping skills. I choose to do that. AND.....if I feel myself losing control.....I let someone know immediately. This past summer I felt a change coming on. I called Behavioral Health right here in city where I live and admitted MYSELF. But there are SO many who cannot get the message....understand help.....etc. It’s a lifelong illness. Finally at 62 years old..... I am living a happy life....want to keep it that way....and will do what I have to to accomplish that. Sometimes it IS choice. If you think I had it easy......I couldn’t begin to tell you what I’ve been through. Enough that therapist and Psychs can’t believe I survived it.

[@synecdoche8783]

these mental hospitals are really bad, I've been to one after trying to kill myself they force you into locked rooms, medicate you a lot, recreational activities are limited it's like a prison but more violence because people act out more often due to all the mentally unstable patients, it actually makes you feel worse, but in the end you're a danger to a society so there's no other option

[@stacyjones245]

It can be heartbreaking but, you have to ensure the safety of the person and others. These sitations can be deadly in many ways. Also, it is to help and I'm sure it sucks. I know...I do this everyday and have been in many situations with decomposed persons that may have caused myself to not go home.

[@bartfenech8495]

I am a KZbin junkie, straight out. Lockdown hasn't helped - but i literally spend my spare time here. This is the best doco i have ever seen. The photographer was epic, the content real. Bravo. To the lady who lost her brother, god bless and keep you - and may he be at peace. Btw - your son = politics 100%. To Chris and your family, i know how psychosis can manifest and erode someones personality. The pain he and his afmily are going through is unimaginable. To the psych cops - out - fucking - standing! Real diplomats, real empathy. 10/10 you guys, be safe.

[@darlatempel5025]

Oooooh, this is good, thank you! I have bi-polar 2, PTSD, adult ADD, and trauma induced anxiety disorder and the last people I want to see are law enforcement officers but I don't always know what's good for me.

[@robertwilson7813]

A cop is the last person I'd like to be with if I was having a mental breakdown

[@nine73soldier]

The uniform doesn’t scare me. It’s the person who can shoot me on a whim and justify his actions that terrifies me.

[@lynncohen2897]

This is part of the reason for the call to defund the police. We need to let trained professionals deal with this sort of issue, not cops.

[@nicksoloroblox6865]

David Okoro so they call 911 to report a mental health crisis and they randomly send “trained professionals”? Ok

[@nicksoloroblox6865]

Lynn Cohen so only let the police deal with crimes

[@angelussanti8332]

@@lynncohen2897 Professionals and science knows nothing about the psyche. This is only a monotheistic fixation. James Hillman "Re-visioning psychology"

[@emmah3072]

My mother has paranoid schizophrenia and bipolar, and was beaten by the police and almost killed. She was charged with resisting arrest, which is so disgusting because of course someone with schizophrenia is going to resist arrest. The statistics don't lie, thank you for what you do to help!

[@catman8670]

Bullshit

[@dracoarawn4002]

Omg... sorry to hear...

[@obornyi2407]

@@catman8670 your comment is bullshit

[@florastewart7957]

I am so sorry. How is your mom doing now?

[@florastewart7957]

@Zerevv Careful mocking people. This could happen to you

[@kellynichols3124]

This was powerful on so many levels, .. the strength of Marketta.. the forgiveness by her son.. this MH Unit has such great importance. MH needs to be brought to the light so we can help others rather than caught up in system

[@crystalstott1869]

Yall are amazing! This is a really really hard and heavy job, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Thank you for your service

[@simpleton2090]

The man who was killed because he was in pain from loosing his two kids...wow that was so 😣. I can’t imagine the sorrow in his heart and soul. He was broken and they killed him

[@dantesinferno1258]

And his nephew saying the police officer should be given a second chance 😢 that maybe he made a mistake. I hope that little boy keeps that mindset - it’s a common saying that the children are the future, that little boy displayed a sense of empathy and forgiveness and I really hope he doesn’t lose that. He epitomises what our future needs.

[@mamiijayy308]

😭😭😭😭

[@icemanswifey6248]

This one got me over here ugly crying

[@criminallyautistic8372]

The officer should've used a taser not a gun. Obviously Danny had no weapon on him. If a man with his pants down is the most threatening thing you've ever seen, y'all need to give back your badge. You're a gun wielding pu**y

[@jaxhayes4372]

You think he committed suicide by cop? Cause it seems like it.

[@kimberley-7797]

When I heard her screaming “Oh they killed my child”. My heart just sank 💔

[@franny5295]

I know. It made me feel some kind of way too. My central nervous system lit up.

[@dominicburns4002]

I know, it’s like these people think they’re looking at animals. These are people’s with lives, family’s and futures. Utterly disrespectful. It’s so good to see changes beginning to be made.

[@slice-o-life]

Don’t we still have tasers? What happened about those?

[@discovr4me]

Just so sad!

[@Jayjay_2xs-jv5xg]

I JUST HEARD THAT as I was reading this comment.. that shit is terrible.. 🙄🙄😥😥😥😥😫😫😪😪

[@prodbylevy6027]

This video was beautiful. I truly pray that everyone in this video gets the help they deserve.

[@JC-lj2zq]

That was a truly touching documentary. My heart goes out to all of those suffering from mental health and the families involved. Even more so to the amazing mother and strong woman that was Marketta. I had to google the outcome of the case and it truly saddened me that officer Brewer was disgustingly found not guilty and was even reinstated back as an officer and allowed to continue working on the force. That truly saddened and shocked me. As for Chris I am just glad it was only assault and that he didn't fatally hurt one of his family members as I truly feel if he keeps on being let down by the system and with his condition clearly deteriorating it's only a matter of time. My heart goes out to them all.

[@SuperMarbelle]

Even if they stabalize someone, when they are sent back out into the community with prescriptions they can't afford, what do you think happens to these people?

[@DenaMarie90]

SuperMarbelle if they have insurance they can most certainly afford it... especially if they’re on Medicaid which most of them are because they can’t work. Options are available... people just have to reach out and take them.

[@Soul_Alpha]

Dena Barton the sad thing is medication doesn't solve the problem. It only suppresses and makes it worse overtime while turning them into zombies. They tried giving my brother a cocktail of antipsychotics when he was just 13 for ADHD and the medication made him start hearing voices yet his "hyperactivity" was only being suppressed because it turned him into a walking zombie that looked like a heroin junkie. I had him stop taking them and the side effects subsided. I'd argue that having ADHD is much better than having Schizophrenia. I urge you to educate yourself further on these matters before speaking on them, please.

[@SuperMarbelle]

@@Soul_Alpha I urge you to think twice before you assume what it is I know, please.

[@Soul_Alpha]

SuperMarbelle wasn't talking to you.

[@Soul_Alpha]

SuperMarbelle probably should learn how to read the first words of a comment before you get twisted in a bunch tho.

[@maryangelcarino2981]

“oh they killed my child”💔

[@jameshall1075]

@Benaiah Ahmadinejad Enjoyed what? You need to explain this. If you are just trying to be edgy then fuck off somewhere where your type dwell.

[@mczenk5095]

He pulled a gun. Tried to shoot them. He deserved it

[@meyadembele8575]

Benaiah Ahmadinejad wtf is wrong with u

[@FatimaCreations]

Honestly this broke my heart. The pain in that mother’s voice echoed through my soul

[@imgonnabeastar23]

@@mczenk5095 they could have just shot him in the leg or arm not freaking kill him

[@MrFlexi23]

I've been clinicaly depressed for the past 10 years and man that shit hit home. I can't speak for everybody but personally ever since this illness has taken a grip I don't feel a part of society anymore. I've been lucky enough to find people that were going through a number of things as well and we kind of formed our own society if you will, which is how we manage to function on a daily basis. Still, we had to create our own support system, society as a whole is just not willing or educated enough to recognize the fact that most of us are still normal, emotional human beings, just with a deteriorated mindset. The tradegy is that most people I know can be brought back on track with the right help and medication. The Stigma of being open about mental illness and seeking help is still incredibly high though. Still, thanks to the producers of this documentary, it's rare that you see an unbiased, all around view on such a complex and ambigious problem. Also thanks to each and every individual reaching out to a person that they think is in distress, all of you might have saved lifes without even realizing it.

[@BRRBUNNY]

I know exactly what you mean. It feels like I’ve been watching the rest of the world up and leave me behind. It’s a rotten feeling. I hope you’re doing ok. ❤️

[@ethan_rummel]

unarmed man is walking towards an armed cop with his pants at his ankles so he can’t run or nun and the armed cop decides to shoot the unarmed man🤔

[@richardmanduch5104]

It's absolutely unbelievable!!!! Why didn't the Police Officer use a taser and then this man would be alive? It's an absolute tragedy!!! It's very sad!!! 😕😟🙁😦

[@mirnasimmi4901]

Fr man could've been stopped with a simple push

[@isabelc6581]

It pains me to hear Chris's mom keep saying "ok Christopher thats enough".. as if he can just turn off the delusions.

[@prviolist]

She's a person w feelings too, living in her own home in fear. Imagine your son, much bigger than you and your lil old mom, thinks you killed his family. And he's already tried to strangle his girlfriend. Don't you think she's tired too?

[@isabelc6581]

@@prviolist Yes but the way she speaks to him only makes his delusions worse. Of course I understand she has feelings too. But dismissing those delusions and feelings, making him feel more isolated and misunderstood, will only further exacerbate his delusions and his mistrust. Potentially making the situation worse for his family.

[@karmicvibez6377]

@@isabelc6581 She should check for a local chapter of NAMI / familya they offer mental health support and crisis lines to loved ones. I won't be so hard on the mom, she's older. Not everyone is a psychology major. The more the mother can be educated about mental illness the better. It's obvious she's also caring for her elderly mother and has her hands full. I feel for that family.

[@SloppyxJoe]

@@prviolist are you seriously fucking saying that it's harder on her for her son to be mentally ill than for him to experience the mental illness?? YOU are what's wrong with the world. THIS is why there's a stigma. shut the fuck up.

[@Anonymous-zx3do]

Just because he's mentally ill she needs to stop him from verbally abusing her. He IS cognizant enough to understand that she wants him to stop harassing her.

[@beccaheredia]

The official was correct they need more than only 40 hrs of training but i congratulate them on requiring the 40hr training. It should be required nationwide.

[@myblackpeoplemedia2988]

I agree with that 100%

[@ellachristina7730]

Most often the hospitals don't help. They don't want to go back to the behavioral health unit because they suck! I work in this system, and it's broken.

[@kenzieh8925]

I work in a psychiatric hospital and i see the most lost people found again. Beautiful documentary

[@Bummer1980]

This needs to be the next viral video!!! This needs to be shared!! This is so important to everyone!!

[@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433]

Have you shared omit yet?

[@Bummer1980]

Peyton Bell I’ve shared the video on all my social media’s.

[@Bummer1980]

Bobs Fresh Baked Beans from Zambia not true at all clearly the men in this video are proof. They are all police and they are truly making a difference. Sad you don’t see that. They are trying to make changes nation wide.

[@MythicalRedFox]

Agreed. It's a damn shame this doesn't have more views. So much hard work and careful reporting went into this, and on such an important and relevant subject, and it's only sitting at 350k views. It should have millions.

[@xDisaaster]

My heart aches for Chris.I’m in tears watching him I can’t imagine the distress he faces every second of the day believing that’s not his mom or grandma and he can’t prove it (Because it’s not real). He must feel so trapped and alone. I hope he is able to accept the medicine one day and work on getting help

[@agatha__Av_]

i felt everything you said 💔

[@graceconey8015]

I really hope he's doing okay now I would love to know how he is

[@pink_alligator]

Capgras delusion is a real monster. I've never seen someone this lost in it and not having an episode. People talk of a ten mile stare, this poor man has it, usually you'll find it with those doing heroin or meth. This man is that far away from this world, all by himself

[@patrickvangelder1784]

Shalom Aleichem Nami, ...."believing that’s not his mom or grandma and he can’t prove it (Because it’s not real." May i ask, what evidence do you have that it is not real, what he is experiencing?

[@rachelcatrin]

Angela White is she supposed to let her son who is clearly too sick to work starve?

[@eringrady-fernandez9806]

I know this is old, THERE NEEDS TO BE A COURSE ON MENTAL HEALTH, currently our country is in a major crisis and people are dying at the hands of the police, something needs to be done!

[@amypence8753]

First off I hope the police that helped these people see this. THANK YOU. We need more like you. I've had so many bad situations with police officers. I've met some great ones too. The last 2 guys I've had a relationship with have killed themselves. The last one I was with threat to kill himself several times and I always called police or emergency responce. The last time they came we couldn't find him. I finally found him after a few hours of driving around looking for him. One of the emergency response guys told me that I was wasting man hour and he was tired of coming out. The last time he threatened to kill himself I didn't call anybody. The emergency response guy that said he was sick of me calling them.. came to my door to let me know he killed himself. I have flashbacks when I have to deal with a male officer because of what another cop did to me over 20yrs ago. I also have dealt with mental health issues all my life since I was 7yrs old. People seem to think people with mental health issues are crazy and out of there mind. People with mental health issues have different degrees of issues. I've been in therapy and have taken my medication since I was 15. I've never gone off my meds. I actually have been very fortunate. I had my dream job for almost 5yrs. I worked at the crisis center and kind of like a halfway house were I ran groups and helped people with mental health issues and I loved it. Some people just are not cut out to do anything with mental health issues. Some get burned out. I just want to let you guys know that I am thankful for this documentary and for the officers that get it and are trying to make a difference. Thank you for trying to understand and treating people with kindness and empathy when they need it the most. We need this program in every city.

[@carsoncavanaugh780]

“We want the old Chris back” That’s a horrible thing to say to a depressed per- *Ex-Girlfriend* Well that explains a lot

[@krystingrant6292]

Right

[@raynova8055]

Yeah, that’s just awful. He’s not a different person. He’s still Chris.

[@moon313]

Ofcourse it’s horrible to say to someone in crisis, but they’re allowed to mourn the person he used to be

[@Dumb_Killjoy]

Cut her some slack. She just meant that she wanted him to get better. She missed being able to spend time with him and felt terrible about what he was going through.

[@teriw56]

The average person doesn’t understand mental illness. So give family members some slack, they are trying to survive the mentally ill person too with no training and very little help or support and it’s all about money or lack of it.

[@duanejessup3708]

When they said his wife drowned there 2 children" myself having little ones my heart broke so hard for him, i hope if not already in time his soul is with his little ones souls with our Father.

[@carriej.4120]

Just gutted me

[@minteaskullz]

Poor woman probably had postpartum depression like my mom when she had my sister... I’m glad nothing bad happened to me or my sister but my mom having to hide her mental illness to stay strong and watch over us isn’t healthy and refusing medication. In the Latino community (pretty much any color of race) it’s strictly taboo to talk about mental illness. Hopefully every woman with a newborn makes sure that they get help..

[@shantaclarke1067]

duane jessup amen

[@kevankasberg113]

I loved the video ! Too bad my father officer William kasberg who created the unit was never mentioned . Seeing as it was through his hard work and dedication that it even exist there needs to be credit given where it is due ❗️

[@emmamunro7208]

❤❤❤❤

[@jackthomas6952]

I know your dad’s efforts, he’s made a few of my calls over the years. Outstanding Officer.

[@scottkaercher1733]

I know what chris's parents are going through. My baby brother is schizophrenic and he won't get help and he's always burning holes in stuff and he says he has a friend named blue. He screams and yells talking to himself and he thinks the government is always watching him through his windows. Its hard to watch my brother go through this. When he was younger he was normal then 1 day something snapped in his brain causing him to be like this.

[@ashleymarie6715]

"I'm fine. I'm just broken" 😭 ugh girly I feel u

[@rubyrose6408]

That was a man.

[@ashleymarie6715]

@@rubyrose6408 what? The very first woman said this when she was hearing things.

[@sjpercy1334]

I feel ya on that one. I just wanted to give her a hug... Bless her.

[@officialclownbusiness7788]

About to be even more broken once she's taken during an already stressful situation, held against her will, drugged against her will, turned against most of the people in her life because she's been branded by the system, and possibly even abused behind closed doors, which happened to me ar both the psych wards I was placed in.

[@ashleymarie6715]

@@officialclownbusiness7788 I couldn't agree more. I went into a psych hold as I was seeking treatment for detox and couldn't stay off drugs so I knew they wouldn't let me out and if have no way of getting my drug of choice in there. But seeing how others were treated in crisis was truly eye opening and scared me shitless. They don't deal with the problem, they drug them to sleep and then let them on their way. It's so sad. And it's got to be terrifying. So I really couldn't agree with you more. Hopefully better methods and more understanding will be found in the years to come

[@neronoodle]

"maybe he just needs a second chance. maybe he can go out and do better" bless that kid man

[@oralearamsey7377]

I totally feel what Martha feels. My youngest has schizophrenia and bipolar. Thankfully I only ever had to cal 911 on him once and he was cooperative. He's been to the hospital several times but admitted only once to be stabilized. When the officer told Martha that he was going to be kept in the hospital, I said out loud no they won't. They never do. My child prefers to live on the street and moving around alot. I have been able to keep some track of him because he he gets arrested on a regular basis. I just know someday I will get the worst news any parent can get. I truly appreciate that these units exist but the broken healthcare system completely negates the good the units do.

[@erneststevens7479]

Wow, over 2M views. Thank you so much for everyone who has taken the time to connect with this documentary.

[@aprilh7169]

Saying you want the old chris back...that hurts and causes more problems in my life when people say they want the old me. I can only be this me

[@shawnalynn5198]

@@cekaskywalkr1600 I don't think that would end well, unfortunately :( unless he permanently goes to an inpatient hospital. If he just was loose on the streets that would be terrible for him, and like you said his mom is the only one tolerating him so it's not like he can go to another relative. It's an awful situation with no good solution

[@yeahyeah4433]

@Johnnie Boi I disagree, even professionals struggle to control them, especially without meds. I live with someone who has BPD (Form of Bipolar) and its so difficult, we're not taught to deal with that I cant imagine living with someone with full Bipolar and Schizophrenia must be so heartbreaking and sad. Its so easy to blame parents/relatives when really it is that person doing it, its not their actual selves but its THEM, Cant speak for everyone but what can you do as relatives.

[@brennyhughes7251]

@@yeahyeah4433 i’m a mom Of a bipolar daughter who thinks she’s just signed away her kids when in reality she lost them. 4 now to be exact . it has been a toll on my/ our family as I wasted my life, helping her . no matter what she was still my daughter “crazy “or not. BTW father was undiagnosed molested me basically at 15/16 years old I had her at 17. and the chances were 50-50 and she got all 50.. unfortunately

[@yeahyeah4433]

@@brennyhughes7251 Damn I'm really sorry to hear that, Sounds somewhat familiar in terms of your daughter though to my situation. I hate that people blame parents all the time, yes of course sometimes its the parents fault but a lot of the time it isn't. Mental Health definitely can be parents fault because depression/anxiety are things that can come on, mental illness is something either a trigger/genes, so theres not really much you can do. You spend so much time trying to help them but really theres nothing you can do, it has to come from them. Its their battle in their own head, you can only do so much in terms of making them comfortable. For us its so hard because you have to walk on eggshells a little bit around those kinds of people, doing it in your own safe space (home) is really tiring. (BTW Im not the parent Im a sibling so its not a biased opinion)

[@brennyhughes7251]

@@yeahyeah4433 🙁🙏🏼👍🏼

[@moved4028]

as someone who has a mental illness, this really scares me. just to think even i could lose control like this scares me.

[@severianna9]

I have mental illnesses as well, and there is always that possibility- but it’s about trying to stay positive, using your coping tools for whatever situation you’re in, taking it day by day, taking your meds ( if there are any you’re taking) the correct way, and if you’re not in therapy it’s such a good tool even if you’re feeling fine to have as extra backup for your heart and mind. You got this. I know you do. Hang in there and stay positive! ♥️

[@AS-ly8tr]

You have an acute crisis medication? An antipsychotic or tranquilizer at hand?

[@Jay-jb2vr]

I'll end up like this

[@berlinis1]

Wow that’s great, I love the extra training being provided. It’s much needed. It’s not easy for most to understand ❤️

[@tonyagarten4404]

I'm a Peer Recovery Specialist for alcoholism addiction and mental health disorders. I too suffered from addiction issues and had mental health problems and through the support of a few beautiful people who also knew the way it felt bad went through treatment and therapy and they saved me! I'm giving back by simply understanding and caring unconditionally for others. Look in the beginning I blamed everything else and then I got sober and started to take all the blame and internalize it all and through years of educating myself and forgiveness of everything I learned it's no ones fault....its life and we all play parts in it. We get much better at it through experience and finding hope and having faith. I'm so very Blessed to understand and I have faith that all the pain is only temporary. I have seen the most beautiful things made from broken pieces. We tell our stories and touch others with them in ways that last. Bless anyone who needs it tonight lord, and use me to help your children lord I want to help, and give love and teach of forgiveness. In your name Amen.

[@thegmom7812]

AMEN !!!!!!!!!

[@MshAhmxiO1]

De escalation training should be the norm. Glad to see the changes.

[@patrickpritchard1498]

NBC is such trash! I can't believe KZbin sent me to this garbage normie channel. Tisk tisk alphabet incorporated.

[@aura7007]

I agree! So happy to see there are finally changes being made! I'm praying 🙏🙏🙏 these changes take effect in every department all around the country! #Thementallyilllivesmatter♥️

[@kida6460]

@@patrickpritchard1498 this is a much better piece of journalism than any of the reactionary right wing shithead videos you've liked. You little incel.

[@Zach-sv7ej]

De-escalation training is a major part of our training. But the way we are trained to de-escalate training should be tweaked. Most of it is legit though. Atleast in my department.

[@pamelahumphrey2067]

@@patrickpritchard1498 They sent it to you, because they thought you need this video. It depends on what you watch normally.

[@Velcro1997]

I think Chris is a huge risk to his Mother. You can see it in his eyes. He really, really needs help.

[@BhutanBluePoppy]

I think she understands that

[@camilleanderson450]

Of course he is what do you expect he lost both his children to drowning, I think his family needs to be training better coping skills. This man has to live in his own head don't you think it's 10 times harder for him.

[@Velcro1997]

Camille Anderson I think you mistook my comment for judgement. I am not judging him. I sincerely hope he gets proper help.

[@dylanlevy2107]

Velcro1997 ive spent 70+ days in hospitals if you get out in one day that means a psychiatrist calls bullshit in his illness.. probably found meth in his blood he probably refuses medicine an they kick him out

[@mummoniq7950]

True, he should not be living with them - he is a ticking bomb..he should be in the hospital.

[@RileyBarrad]

I’ve had some interactions with CIT officers. They honestly the best. I recently have had suicidal ideations and overdosed twice. They had to talk me into going to the hospital. Please to those who are going through a hard time reach out to your support team or call a local crisis hotline. I know it’s easier said then done. Still struggling myself but slowly working with the help from others how to manage my depression and anxiety.

[@lindseyhendrix2405]

When clicking on this, I was stoked to see it was these men from San Antonio. They do my city, our city proud and I’m glad this is an initiative. I first heard of them from a documentary on HBO Max.

[@nightnurse1178]

When the journalist asked, "What is your biggest fear?" I have a feeling that Christopher's mother wanted to say, "That he hurts me," instead of, "That he hurts someone."...very sad situation.

[@BrandonCockridge18]

Exactly what I thought she was gonna say. At that point I knew she had already thought deeply about that situation and realized that he could possibly hurt anybody

[@crystalgalvan7842]

thats a real fear . i think being a mom of someone with a mental illness you stop fearing for your own life and fear for your child being hurt or in the wrong place at the wrong time. and for people around your child that can possibly be hurt by your child .my son has a mental illness and since kindergarten i feared for the other children .90% of the time my son is fine and a happy child its the other 10% of the time i fear he can snap and hurt someone . i couldn't live happily if i knew my child hurt someone else . even if he cant help it . or cant control himself . being a mom with a child of mental illness we go through alot .but god gives special babies to special moms . thats what i truly believe. no one else will love them like their moms .

[@stopthebsplease1643]

I need a night nurse. Lol

[@giannipuface9441]

He's going to kill one of them

[@youremybiggestfan]

Maybe it would be worse to see your child hurting somebody else over you.. I could imagine.

[@4WingedAngels]

This!👇🏽💚👇🏽 “Hearing is an action, listening is a process”

[@BlueHopi144]

from listening , they learn more than from acting .....

[@kathyborthwick6738]

Courageous officers that genuinely care! I have worked with a number of these people and a little care can go a very long way in terms of healing as a society! Part of the difficulties are a lack of training while at the same time trying to protect society! It’s a very tough job! 🍃🌺🍃🌺🍃🌺🍃🌺🍃

[@adriedrake8605]

All of our officers need this training nationwide! Not just for the offenders protection but for also our officers!! I have researched for years mental health in regards to someone close to me who is bi polar. I finally got him to take his meds but its a different day daily. I hope Chris finally got the help he so desperately needs. I pray every state can really see how important the knowledge of understanding mental health is. Great documentary 🏅

[@PookyBunnies]

these are the REAL officers who serve and protect

[@C4RL1NN]

Yeah not the others who stop bank robberies and such.

[@BlueHopi144]

@@C4RL1NN both are necessary ....deal ?

[@dadofjetr.6853]

OFFICERS are part time in this unit? The agenda is to continue to make and create KILLING monsters. There is no Officer with careers on the Force who are INNOCENT. Period. The ones who leave bc of the despicable are the hope we'll never know. Sad and unacceptable! Officer's think of themselves as the LAW but make soooo many mistakes that it is HILARIOUS!!! that you think your nothing more than SCUM and you spit on OUR CONSTITUTION every time you don your clown suits you mock Justice and have been manipulated by evil men and have become their MINIONS so technically the Devil's Bitch. We are you and You are the people except you are welfare check whores and you work for US!! NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND!~ watch how you talk to your BOSSES, punk. I'm truly sick of hearing about you Devil's Masquerading as Honorable citizens in OUR AMERICA!! This career , as a people we CANT STAND FOR A ANY BAD APPLES.

[@OK-qb8yy]

Megan {: how could you say this after watching this documentary. Brain worms.

[@ultimatefrog720]

“this is my grandma this is my real grandma” 😭❤️ really really hit home i’m so glad he had a breakthrough

[@TheSpaLife69]

Hope he gets to keep her this time in his mind.

[@hayleystevens1967]

@James Estelle did you even understand what the message of this video was? If a voice is telling you your grandma is fake and you truly believe it and are terrified by everyone around you, bad shit is going to happen. Stop the stigma mate.

[@mitchelldunn7896]

Hats off the the officers that have taken steps in the right direction to help people with mental illness. They do need more training on police departments across the country. My heart goes out to families who have lost family members do to mental illness God bless you and yours.

[@yourmama938]

Heart absolutely breaks for her and the whole family. These officers are doing an amazing job and I want to take a second to recognize how hard their job is. It must be so exhausting yet they still get up every day and go out there and risk their lives to help people. I appreciate the police. I pray she got the help she needs.

[@Ali-lf4wd]

I’ve had a few experiences with mental health facilities and honestly those places have brought me to my lowest points. Many things need to change about how our society deals with the mentally ill.

[@SaschaHusenbeth]

Exactly. Just look at those places. It's the last place anyone wants to be. With 10 people around you stating at you, and armed policemen repeatedly asking you to "relax".

[@ROY4Lproductions]

Word up to that. Facilities should be the last resort and should be highly overthought. Psychological psychotherapy should be favored instead psychiatric intervention. If people don’t learn to deal with their troubles during or before medical intervention their side-effects can be far worse and long-term success might not be achieved.

[@janedoe8566]

Ali G me too ❤️

[@boobuglouisville3851]

Man that broke me when he hugged her and said “this is my real grandma “

[@daniellewidmer8540]

For real, same here.

[@stephaniebateman8212]

Me too

[@Catlily5]

Yeah, but how long will that last? By tomorrow he could think she's a fake grandma again.

[@kathleenfurlong2619]

@@Catlily5 For that moment he felt loved again. Perhaps a fleeting moment. I’ve seen some on meds do very well. So then they think they are better. So now. I don’t need the meds I’m doing fine! Cycle starts again. Pray for all of US!

[@Catlily5]

@@kathleenfurlong2619 That can be a hard cycle for people. I hope somehow the situation with his family will improve. That mental health care in the USA will improve.

[@marydeemallari6311]

That police officer is awesome!!!! Super exemplary treatment on first account with the lady. The video whose sister spoke for him after losing his kids just destroyed my heart. 😢 😭We're already dying....I'm so lucky I'm still here at 38. "Most officers go through there entire career never shooting there firearm." 👏

[@tonisumblin2719]

This is so sad. Heartbreaking.

[@louisebrown9601]

Thank you for giving people with mental illness a voice, for highlighting the inadequacy in resources and medical treatment available. I pray that these people and their families are treated with dignity and respect. To those officers that show a true understanding of a person in crisis and the importance of empathetic listening, you should be commended for the admirable work you do. Thank you to all who contributed and opened their lives so that others can be educated. It’s a conversation that needs to be had worldwide, and hopefully this documentary will be a catalyst to begin that conversation. From Australia with love

[@maureenkidd6629]

@Rosie Cheeks : If you have private health insurance it isn't. However, I agree that public mental health is pretty bad and needs more money put into the system. The only saving grace is the small cost of prescriptions, being just $6.50 AUD for each medication.

[@maureenkidd6629]

@Rosie Cheeks : We're senior citizens in Oz. Only people with a concession card would pay this amount, i.e. people on low income, unemployment, etc. However, even when both of us were working, we paid this small amount for prescriptions on the PBS. Are you in Oz?

[@evanelletenorio6646]

"I want the old chris back" Chris: "You don't even know me" haha Chris has a good heart God bless him🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@iyaakasha9029]

These guys are really making a difference, the powers that be would be wise to give them the tools they need (including educational components for new officers).... thanks for making their innovative work known, I hope many more police forces use it as a model.

[@Gbabyyy713]

The way her son is breaking down so bad for his uncle hurts my heart for him …. He loves & misses his uncle so much and this is shaping him in unspeakable ways

[@TFrail]

"Maybe he didn't know, he just thought he was going to hurt him. Maybe he deserves a 2nd chance." That poor child being able to honestly think about forgiveness for something like that is something I can only hope to one day achieve 🥺

[@tracyd693]

And mom didn't want to say anything because she obviously doesn't agree. She could learn a lot from her child.

[@Meow-gp5nk]

@@tracyd693 "Jolly jeez this mentally ill person raped me but he couldn't help it! Maybe he deserves a 2nd chance."

[@tracyd693]

@@Meow-gp5nk WTF are you talking about?

[@miltonwaddams2564]

T DRIT what I think the point of the reply is that really forgiveness is something that can help the person let go of all the anger and pain and hatred but it is not meant to be something people should EVER feel obligated to do. what happened cannot be undone and because of the actions of the police a loving family member was taken from them. It is wrong to just forgive them because it will happen again and it IS HAPPENING right now to someone. The only lessons that can be learned are on the side of law enforcement and the procedural handlings of situations like these. Sadly changes are not made in way that reduces these things from happening. Nobody HAS to forgive and from what I saw the police never apologized or admitted to wrong doing. It is not justice when nothing is done to stop this from happening. I guess T DIRT has never been faced with this kind of senseless loss and can’t understand that there are better things than forgiving the police like CHANGING POLICY so that his death could be the last of this type. I don’t understand why other people think they can judge this family or this mother. If you cannot understand the anger and indignation his sister has then you either are suffering from mental illness yourself (in which case watch out for the po pos) have no heart or are some kind of “Christian” (basically a combo of the last 2 minus common sense.)

[@Meow-gp5nk]

@@tracyd693 Milton Waddam's comment for further clarification of mine snarky reply ...

[@riseandshine2243]

When Chris hugged his grandmother and finally recognized her was where I seriously lost it and cried so hard. I have nothing that I can give to help you, Chris but if anything I pray for your health and well-being. God bless you and your family. You are a strong man ❤

[@karenbrown5903]

Rise and Shine -thank you for being true

[@marycampbell1754]

you just gave him the greatest gift of all..prayer

[@scoringjoker1984]

Anyone got an update on him and how hes doing?

[@cheryllatif]

Just stumbled on this tonight. Am a nurse that works with mental health patients. THANK YOU!!!! Am sharing this everywhere that I can! O-BTW-I work in the Houston, metro area.

[@sally-annebrown1298]

Love their training. It's fantastic way to deal with psychotic breaks and how to perfect the way they treat them. Sometimes it's suicide by cop, so hoping this helps that situation. Kudos to the team. Need this in every country.