Is involuntary care the best approach to growing mental health challenges?

The B.C. premier's pledge to expand a proposal for involuntary care is getting mixed reviews. As the election draws near, David Eby promised 400 beds for people suffering from severe mental health issues who have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The move comes amid growing concerns over a series of random attacks by mentally ill individuals. As CBC’s Jon Hernandez reports, many agree that action needs to be taken but are divided on whether involuntary care is the best approach.
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