Michigan kids in mental crisis still wait weeks in ERs. Lansing's in no rush to stop it.

[@Mochi-gj9tp]

My heart goes out to the adoptive mother. She never stopped fighting for her child. Looks like she’s prepared to fight forever. ❤️

[@Porter5habazz]

This has happened to me as an adult. I can only imagine how these children feel. Yes it’s a hospital but being in that room with nothing after a while, it starts to feel like jail. Which makes your mental state worse. Thank God I knew some of the doctors there and they were able to get me into a regular room. But it was still horrible because family can’t visit. And it’s just lonely.

[@DemureDarlings]

Hope you’re doing much better, and in a peaceful mindset!!!!

[@starfruitiger]

SAME this is also happening to adults across the country and people have no idea. you try and go to "get help" only to ensure worse from the system itself. people need to know what is really going on.

[@jaeeluv]

🙏🏿

[@fghyjhku]

Praying for you brother ❤️

[@UnderGroundMerlin]

2021 Febuary my lung collapsed and was in the hospital for a week. Thankfully with a smartphone I got hulu and games. Also had my gf bring my 3ds up there. Just kept the tv on CartoonNetwork and played games. Games really help with solitary situations. Girlfriend could only visit for like an hour a day because of the rules.

[@annies6566]

Fetal alcohol syndrome is so sad. I can’t imagine what that boy is going through.

[@dyno_improved]

and its not even his fault😢

[@ebonymcallister4888]

This hurts so much. These are great people, they took this child knowing all his issues and now they can't get help and support for their son and themselves. Shame on our society. The world needs more people like them.

[@DonDon45-i5h]

There’s no point in thinking like that. No point in being kind anymore. Women with piеrсеd тits exist

[@erinjoy5625]

@@DonDon45-i5h whatttt??

[@DonDon45-i5h]

@@erinjoy5625 you heard me

[@erinjoy5625]

@@DonDon45-i5h ohhh, we got a key board gangster 🤣🤣🤣🙄😂

[@DonDon45-i5h]

@@erinjoy5625 no no I don’t mean to come off as rude. I can’t believe i live in the same planet as women with pierсеd t1ts

[@user-el3iw6rz3m]

Man this so horrible. They don't have a place for him now but they have a prison cell ready when "they are ready."

[@nikki5674]

Agree with you 💯 it’s ridiculous.

[@lashondacurry373]

Preach.

[@infinitejest441]

Agreed. Prisons are very profitable.

[@loganandoreo4687]

This made my cry, I’m a 16 year old teen with high functioning autism and ADHD and other mental disorders, I don’t want this happening to me but I would trade places with them if I had to, These children are in my prayers 🙏🏻.

[@MontanaDior]

💙💙💙💙🙏🏾

[@0Ciju0]

You've got a big heart buddy, and believe me, that will go further than any other trait. Keep strong, know that people your age are naturally assholes, but things will change!

[@CaWolfie258]

I'm 17, I have autism too..its hard :(

[@taneeka7107]

This is one of the most pure and heartfelt comments that I've read on this here app🥺 Shucks, it caused me to check my own compass of compassion toward others. God bless you young man❤May God & his Son,Jesus bestow kindness and compassion upon you and your family always. ~ Blessed are those who are merciful for they shall obtain mercy. St.Matthew chptr5(KJV)

[@MssophisticatedSophia]

Sending you love and prayers. Keep safe.

[@jilpok1074]

Oftentimes, you can see that parents demonize their children and are likely part of the cause of their child’s psychiatric problems. But the parents on this video clearly love their kids and are doing everything they can to support their children in a very difficult situation.

[@cremedementhe6717]

The mother with the black son didn't have any tears

[@klaiellordez2054]

Yeah right! She just doesn’t want to take care of him anymore and I bet his behavior is because of her. She definitely wasn’t crying!

[@jilpok1074]

@@klaiellordez2054 hmm… so if she is not crying 24/7 then she must be a lazy callous bitch. Riight. Did you ride the short bus?

[@cremedementhe6717]

I noticed the dad wasn't crying.

[@jilpok1074]

@@cremedementhe6717 Their situation has been going on for years. Do you expect them to be crying uninterruptedly the entire time? Wtf is wrong with you?

[@deidreshepherd3776]

The same issues are for adults. The limited resources for people with mental illness cause hardship for the person and their families. Mental illness doesn't go away, it is lifelong, so having hospitals for the physically ill patients is not enough.

[@Qbabe2448]

Absolutely I’m going through this with my mother and they do not have enough resources to help.

[@choblgobblrr1074]

@Jennifer Harvey shut the f*ck up. How dare you comment stuff like this to people suffering from devastating issues, suggesting stupidity as a cure. You people are delusional in thinking that individuals are sick by choice. Scholars and doctors spend their entire lives devoted to finding cures for mental illnesses. They build entire establishments dedicated to the study of mental illness. But somehow ALL of them are wrong. They’re simply missing going to church. How absurd.

[@swimmygo]

@@choblgobblrr1074 I agree with you 💯! I've suffered from depression the majority of my life. It is an illness and can be a living hell. A lady I went to church with as a child, was trying to persuade me into one of those occults saying God can heal me from my depression and I'll no longer need medication. It seemed per this lady Satan is the cause of the majority of bad things. This lady was always talking about Satan and giving me that uneasy feeling. Thank you for your comment to the person talking about the occult. ❤️

[@choblgobblrr1074]

@@swimmygo No problem! I hope you're on a path to living a healthy life. I am not against religions, and believe that if you find value in it then to use it. However, religion is not a cure and should never be treated that way. If going to church makes you feel better then by all means, do it. I personally have found Stoic philosophy to be very helpful. It's all about the individual. Good luck on your journey!

[@swimmygo]

@@choblgobblrr1074 Thank you and best wishes on your journey. ❤️

[@kc3936]

This is so sad. When he gets older and out of the home he will be labeled as angry and a threat to society when all be needed was mental health care 😭 this has been happening for years now it’s effecting more and more families.I hope these families get help. These kids futures depends on it they are not the issue they just need help.

[@klaiellordez2054]

They are probably adding to his problems!

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

baby he will be labeled angry by 8, a threat by probably 13 (he's a big boy) by the time he's out the house... God be with him

[@klaiellordez2054]

@@TakenTook I know someone that was bigger than him at his age and he is 12 now and he is a normal size and doesn’t have a mustache or any of that.

[@klaiellordez2054]

@@TakenTook It might not happen for this little boy as well, if the parents feed him healthy food.

[@klaiellordez2054]

@@TakenTook Nobody said his problems would be fixed, learn how to comprehend messages that people write to you. Also, you are the one that is fat shaming this child. I don’t believe the boy is obese the way you say he is, nor would I ever assume that he’s going to be big when he is a teen because we just don’t know if that will be his fate. That is why I said I knew someone that was bigger than this child and he is a normal size today. A healthy child that eats right does prevent them from becoming obese.

[@akhliawilsonsreadingparrot]

I admire the love that his parents have for him .

[@caylarose6658]

The mental health system all across America is so messed up. But the fact that pediatric mental health services are this short, and in such need without anything being done is just so mind blowing.. how could we as a country let these children down

[@customfittedinc]

It’s not just mental health it’s all health issues you have to literally press the issue I have a press conference to move forward for your child long as I get paid and able to pay for their fancy cars and your fancy lunches and your fancy home you don’t care about the livelihoods of other family the only care about them benefiting in passing but they need to pass to move forward in their academic and leisure career you don’t care about us periodttt

[@andyd3447]

Imagine other countries....

[@cherismith6366]

Those “services” were never meant to help people. Maybe the short staffing is a good thing in the long run because it keeps more children and people overall from being further harmed by the system.

[@customfittedinc]

@@andyd3447 disgust

[@customfittedinc]

@@cherismith6366 true

[@nikkinonames5265]

This hurts me so much to see this mother this way! She wants only the best for her son and it's heart breaking to see all these families and their children suffer!!!!!!!

[@shakiracooper6351]

My son who is seventeen years old has been suffering from what seemed like schizophrenic behavior from the age of fifteen. ( I was just to uneducated back then to realize this ) He has been admitted once into a Psychiatric Center through Beaumont/ Childrens Farmington where he was in fact, diagnosed as having “Schizophrenia and Bipolar” disorder there. He has since had a two episodes and honestly, it has been really hard to keep him under control with his behavior. Again, ( Not equipped with this type of behavior) We went back to Childrens Hospital, this time Downtown Detroit but eventually kicked out because according to them he “seemed better”. I was genuinely concerned as a Mother and at a lost for words as I cried my eyes out to the Staff at Childrens Hospital! So watching this, brought back a familiar story that I will never forget. Please, something must be done! I need Mother’s in Michigan! Those who have been suffering in silence STAND WITH ME! Lets link up and fight for our Kids! Please comment your contact as I am willing to do the foot work with you! Oh, and I forgot to mention that because my son ended up getting kicked out of the hospital, he of course came back home but went missing for four whole days! And when we finally found him, Doctors had already had him in ICU treating him for a gun shot wound to the foot! In my heart I know that if he had been properly assessed and admitted he would have never gotten shot and almost lost his young life. Yes! THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED US! Moms, we got work to do!

[@glitterfilledsoul5238]

Use your voice Mama. I pray changes are made and soon.

[@tonyafannings9602]

I pray that the children get that they need

[@ExceptionalLibra]

I suffered as a child with bipolar and a host of other mental issues. My mama did not give up on me and got me help. As a child I didn't understand how hard it was to deal with me. I praise her everyday for helping me deal with something as a child I had no clue about. As an adult, I'm still struggling but I know how to get help thanks to mama.

[@SunFlower-jr2qh]

that’s an inspiring story ✨ appreciate you sharing

[@neshamojanay9423]

As an infant, I lost my biological father, he died from a massive heart attack and I started going through bad behavior. I was 3 years old when they diagnosed me with autism after my real father's death. They put me in St. John Community Service...I didn't understand how to control myself, I was worst than other children and they didn't know what to do with me.

[@Oneil1840]

This hurts so bad.....I'm in tears.....god please protect this child at all times....my son is autistic nonverbal. And has behaviorals every now and then here at home.....

[@cynthiakelly3825]

I can tell you from my own childhood experiences that they don't have room because they are putting kids in there that doesn't belong there, and when the children with real mental health problems need it, it's full. I was one of the children who did not belong in this kind of place, yet I was put there at 8 years old in Bradenton, Florida, and then 12 years old in Jacksonville, Florida. These places in hospitals are called children's crisis social units. I was a foster child who needed attention and love. Not mental evaluations to make me feel that I don't belong in a normal setting. It made me feel like I didn't deserve a normal life because theres something wrong with me. There's nothing wrong with me. But there's something very wrong with the system.

[@danajjackson]

I’m glad you know this now Cynthia and I’m so sorry you went through that. Praying you are living a happy and healthy life now! ❤️

[@2B2upTite]

Thank you very much You are strong and I love that you have compassion

[@billymadisonsshampoo8223]

Listening to her pleas for help killed my heart. Bless u momma, you're a strong woman. Stronger than you know.

[@misslolab1212]

This is heartbreaking. This family and those with similar situations are in my prayers. The fact that 7 staff members had to restrain him during an episode is quite astounding that his mom and dad managed for so long, just them two. It does take a village with lots of patience and support to ensure our children’s needs are met. There needs to be more responsive supports for families in these circumstances.

[@pamwilkinson3751]

This is a national crisis with children and adults. I'd been trying to get mental health for a loved one for yrs. THE system IS BROKE! WE ALL NEED TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM!!!

[@violettepastel7198]

Adults are oppressed too ???

[@cubbybunnyx]

@@violettepastel7198yea it's probably just as bad instead of being sent to their parents or the ward of the state they get sent back to the streets and if cops who don't have mental health training will probably pull a gun on them and there isn't any beds either plus health care isn't helping

[@CheesyChise]

As Someone thats been through the adolescent mental health system in Michigan, (pre-covid around 2017-2018) it is SEVERELY LACKING. I have lasting PTSD from being in White Pine and Havenwyck. Luckily, i got to stay in an empty adult wing with 8 other girls that were more well behaved, just had suicidal thoughts. But before we got moved, it was daily fights. Dont even get me started on Saginaw white pine... I was in white pine three times because my parents assumed it would be the best spot, since its less than 15 minutes away from home. They group kids together in one room, regardless of what illness they may have. We had kids with violent illnesses attacking the suicidal patients with abuse in their history, making the whole room chaos daily. The amount of times i had to hear the alarm left me with PTSD for fire alarms and sirens. It is not a safe environment to keep children. Youd probably save more money hiring 3 body guards at home and putting away any potential weapons for 4-10 days. All they do is shove medication down your throat in hopes that it will work. I literally lost most of my memories from before 15 years old because i was switching between so many medications to treat depression. They even tried to give me mood stablizers that they use to treat autism... We NEED to reform the Adolescent Mental Health System!!!!! Edit: White pine also denied me the right to switch doctors in the facility when i felt like i wasnt being treated correctly after they put me in isolation for 13 days. I was depressed. Not crazy or a felon. I was a depressed child and they put me in isolation the whole stay.

[@kathyriver98]

This sorta happened to me as well. I had a panic attack and I ended up being in a psych ward. They gave me all sorts medication but none for my anxiety, the doctor diagnosed me with bipolar, but I'm not. It doesn't run in my family nor do I have mood swings, I was just anxious. The medication made it worse, so I detox from it and I was able to feel more like myself again. They just give you whatever medication just so they can kick you out from the ward.

[@izzie8910]

I was in a similar situation in 2019. I went to white pines and havenwyck too. I still have ptsd from those places it was horrible. They really do shove drugs down your throat. The stories I have from those places omg

[@cherismith6366]

@@izzie8910 Exactly. Someone in this comment section gets what I am saying. Unfortunately, you all are not alone.

[@torchetiffany]

This made me cry😭I am glad you are still here and so sorry for what you went through it sound terrifying and no place for a child.

[@reigen_arataka_fan9681]

I’m an adult and have only been to one of these places, they gave me so many pills the second night that I almost overdosed and only hours later did they actually care to come and help me, even adults suffer from these places, I now have ptsd from wittinessing someone attempt there

[@thanattyone87]

I use to work in the mental health field on a professional level, this reality is a big reason that burnt me out. I've personally have had my own personal issues dealing with mental health trying to find support. I wish the medical field as well as law enforcement would get more training on how to engage with us.

[@curtistinemiller4646]

Mental health is so important i hope things change and these children get the help they NEED....🙏

[@cheyennetapiasmith9056]

Only because the governor was put on blast and confronted. No one should have to wait for any type of Healthcare, specifically mental health, the waiting creates a "life or death" situation in some cases.

[@mrssmartypantz]

Unfortunately I have walked in these parents shoes. Navigating the mental health system here in Michigan is a game of chess. I had to fight like hell to get my daughter the help she needed. If it wasn't for a Channel 7 News report done by Anne-Marie LaFlame 6 years ago I would still be fighting today. Fortunately for my family and my daughter we were able to have her placed in an out of state specialized facility for 4 and 1/2 months of treatment. It was worth every moment of fighting for. Keep fighting parents. You are your children's best advocate.

[@parakeet8157]

Sadly, this happens in the Mental Health facilities in MI. Prayers families get the help they need.

[@jessicamontaperto810]

Maybe check TX. Not sure 🤔 they d’ help this kid.

[@RaqueLauren]

Gee who woulda thought that deinstitutionalizing in the 1980s, letting all the mentally ill out on the streets, and tearing down all of the mental hospitals could go horribly wrong? Not to mention we lost architecturally gorgeous 200 year old castle-like historic buildings. One was 10 minutes from me and it was amazing. That in itself was criminal, not to mention leaving everyone who needs serious institutional help out to dry!

[@maryshaffer8474]

Institution s had to go but there wasn't a plan for most severely and most dangerous mentally ill. Street living .

[@5thdimension625]

This was all by design to further disrupt American society. Gretchen Whitmer is disgusting and caters the to cult that really runs the world

[@muezzathestray750]

Bingo

[@kaiaswrld]

Weren’t the institutions mostly ran by the Catholic Church? And they were not for helping people but just for keeping people in there if I’m correct.

[@idjilju2835]

As soon as I read this post all I could think about was Charity Hospital in New Orleans

[@lynx40forever76]

This news needs to be spread all over the country. It’s a problem everywhere. I have personally worked with people in this position. There are not even close to being enough mental health facilities for children or adults. And since Covid the problem has just gotten completely out of control. Their needs to be way more money put into mental heath facilities and help for all adults and children who need help.

[@cherismith6366]

Those facilities are not there to help people. That money needs to be put into true help not facilities. What you are saying only makes the system richer and more powerful.

[@lynx40forever76]

@@cherismith6366 people go to the ER all the time that have attempted suicide or self harmed or want to harm others the “Homicidal patients”. And they need to be put somewhere where they can’t hurt themselves or others. And there are just not enough facilities to house and take care of all these people. Rather you think these places help people or not. As long as these people are in a facility they can’t kill themselves or anyone else. So tell me what in the world are you going to do with all the mentally ill. That need to be put where they can’t harm themselves or others. Hospitals don’t have enough beds. Nursing homes are not gonna take them. Jails don’t have the room or staffing . And if someone attempts to take their own life or is talking of harming others. States have laws saying you have to hold them for so long. Then if ordered by a Psychiatrist or judge they can end up having to stay no telling how long. So you got the state saying by law we have to hold them as well. So if there is no where for them to go. They end up sitting in a little ER room with a sitter waiting to be taken to a facility but they end up spending days in the ER where those beds are needed for physically ill people. Instead you have a mentally ill patient sitting in those little rooms for days being watched 24/7 by a live sitter. With little to no attention from ER staff. Because they are taking care of the physically ill trying to also place the mentally ill. So they need to make beds and rooms for these people somewhere.

[@cherismith6366]

@@lynx40forever76 I've already said what I've said. I don't expect much intellectual perspective on social media so what you have said doesn't surprise me. The system is not there to help people and your ideology only enhances why so many people suffer in silence and/ or end it. Take care.

[@cherismith6366]

@@lynx40forever76 You really are wild and evil you know that. So, you are telling me that people who may be depressed or going grouch abuse need to be in jail? Are you crazy? Just because a person may be depressed and/or suicidal does not automatically mean they are homicidal. And you don’t seem to understand how the system truly works. These so called “crisis numbers” and systems that are supposed to “help” people prey on the vulnerable everyday for control, profit, power and abuse. The people who run the system need to be in jail. Do you know how many people who are pumped into this system who are the victims? Most of them. And labels and drugs only hurt them more. And people who are labeled with these harmful labels are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators of it. You really need to educate yourself. And it’s your kind of talk that add to why so many people suffer in silence.

[@lynx40forever76]

@@cherismith6366 I am not saying they need to be in jail I am saying there are not enough places to keep them safe. Since you don’t think it’s a problem. I was asking you! Where are you going to put mentally ill patients that need to be inpatient??? This is story is about the fact there are not enough beds in proper facilities to take care of these people. I am agreeing with it. My personal opinion. You don’t like it it’s fine but you don’t have to be rude and name call. I am done with this! Each to their own! Go argue with someone else and try to start crap. Done ✋🏻

[@KristenKimberly]

Wow! I can't imagine my 7 y.o. being strong enough to do those things. Shame on his birth mom for putting herself first, while she was pregnant. However, I completely tip my hat to these folks. They're strong, and that little boy has a chance now, because of them. I had a former neighbor, who would foster boys with issues. Yet, she'd get rid of them so fast, when they exhibited the problems she already knew they had. I always wondered about what happened to those boys. Stay strong, Mrs. Jenny! It's because of you, your husband, and your love for Manny that he'll have half a chance, in this 🌎. May the good Lord bless you all. 🙏🏽💟☮️

[@kristingallo2158]

Idk, if when I was 7 I'd have attacked 2 year olds or hurt anyone my dad would have made me wish I didn't. These people want to blame mental health care, but in reality they probably don't discipline these kids and use the excuse of well "they have issues". Issues or not, I see your big ass kid making my baby bleed I'm kicking him.

[@gissellel663]

Good on them for trying, I’m happy to see an adoptive mother/parents with so much love and patience. I hope he can get the help he needs.

[@everythingtaken19]

This sounds like a scary thing to go through! Unfortunately as a human I’ve learned that it’s extremely hard to rely on other humans for much of the help we truly need. Learned that with my mental breakdowns after my mom passed away, no one could help me and I truly don’t think anyone would even want to. It’s been terrifying and hard but I think I can help myself much more than strangers ever could.

[@andyd3447]

yes! i agree. You are the strongest person you know!

[@Ryan30111]

Ive been in these places before. And in one of those beds they strap you down in. These places are laughable. And do absolutely nothing for the kid or the parents to bring them together. If anything just create more separation. Im still learning to let go of it but i still have some resentment towards my parents for them giving me up to these devils. They injected with countless amounts of antipsychotics as well even though im not schizophrenic and have really no diagnosis that would require that is absolutely mind blowing.

[@Cool-Aid5564]

Best comment yet.

[@mamamel5789]

This happened to my 15-year-old daughter here in California . She spent the 3 days then sent to a hospital 2 hours away they decide to spend her home 2 days later but would not bring her home

[@dannie1610]

So true!!!! There was a 12-13yr old in the ER for over a month because of their age there wasn't a facility that would accept the child. Gave the security personnel a run for their money every so often & the ER staff was completely burnt out with the child. So sad for the patient & family

[@incognitonegress3453]

Sir...if u aint loved wit it then I hav ZERO idea. They hav strength like super-siyans...nuthn r nobody can control them when they r n an episode. I kno. I raised 1. Im just under 4 feet n physically disabled n mines was MY HEIGHT at 5. Its the most tragic thing evr. Mines knew when sumthn was getting n2 her...but she was 5...how could she know how 2 stop it r mitigate it? She would destroy EVERYTHING n her path n harm herself n id just hav 2 step back n let her cycle. The path of destruction was impossible 2 articulate from such a tiny little person. I CANT ONLY IMAGINE WHAT THESE PEOPLE R GOING THRU!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@cherismith6366]

So you are further putting the child down. Something is wrong with you.

[@kristingallo2158]

@@incognitonegress3453 Your child knew she ruled the home. Your problem was you let her.

[@incognitonegress3453]

@@kristingallo2158 hey nameless/faceless person online...u kno it all...im not evn about 2 b the idiot arguing cuz no1'll kno WHICH is the idiot. But 2 those that understand...THIS MESSAGE WAS 4 THEM... goodnight troll. I'm sure ull die there alone n still bitter WHILE knowing it-freaking-all! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@indiabrown8320]

Disgusting on so many levels. I'm praying for everyone thats going through this!.

[@rebeccarichins9472]

This happens often… my sister had to wait a week and a half and still was not able to get in to a hospital. She was having psychotic episodes she needed help. But no one would not take her! She was 8 years old. I hope we can help our kids!

[@erinjoy5625]

😢 so sad Poor girl.

[@rebeccarichins9472]

@@erinjoy5625 it took her 6 months to get a bed. She is fine now but there needs to be a change. I want to do something about it but I don’t know where to start.

[@cherismith6366]

The system is not “help”.

[@rebeccarichins9472]

@@cherismith6366 not to sure what you mean by this…

[@cherismith6366]

@@rebeccarichins9472 I meant what I typed. It's not hard to understand.

[@SophieandT]

As someone who has many disabilitys and who has been in and out of hospitals my hole life...they do not help. I felt more alone I was hurt more by staff and other kids. Please parents if u feel like u can't keep ur kids safe at home I promise it's worse in the hospitals. Contact therapists at home and make a safety plan stop taking kids to hospitals.

[@tammyvance1576]

NO CHILD SHOULD EVER BE LEFT BEHIND ON HELP! SOME ONE NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO HANDLE THIS! HELP NEEDS TO BE DONE! CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE! THIS IS A TERRIBLE STORY!

[@greendiamonds8047]

It’s Michigan nobody help anyone for crap here

[@sue6519]

Thank you for loving him... ❤

[@mariamkebe5655]

Man oh man please helps these kids . They deserve better. Mental health is so important & I feel like day by day it just gets look down upon. It’s sad & all we really can do is continue speaking out & waiting. I stand with these parents all day every day 🤍.

[@Marnwhite59]

Oh man it’s so many students going through this… it’s truly a nightmare for educators too… the pandemic has truly impacted these babies, this is so sad

[@eyeam1771]

"They don't care about us"- MJ 😥

[@ernestinejames1765]

It's a shame that they don't have a mental health facility for the children as well as the Adults

[@sonywlkman]

I'm a mother of a 18 year old son going thru the same thing as well,it's to the point that I had to put him out and he's now going in an out of jail,but he needs mental health care and no one cares to help,United States needs to do better for people with mental health care. My prayers are going out to you all!!!

[@maggiemae7539]

Reagan closed all long term psych hospitals and made them prisons. Tough love does not work. I went through this with my son. I keep him in prayers. He lives with me and is doing so much better. Prayers for you and your son

[@sonywlkman]

@@maggiemae7539 thank you ,ive have an update he's no longer homeless and finally get care he needs thanks to loma linda behavioral center,and getting alot of help to come home again and will continue to pray everyday for all our loved ones ❤ 😊

[@SunFlower-jr2qh]

@@sonywlkman glad got your update and keep the faith 👍🏻👍🏻

[@suburbanearth9076]

This is everywhere. I’ve been waiting for over a year now. Call weekly to all psychiatric centers within 200 miles of me and still have yet to get an appointment for my son WITH a referral stating his need for an evaluation to determine a diagnosis. Every time I call the list just gets longer and longer. Won’t even add my son to it but apparently can add everyone else. He’s 6 and will fail kindergarten due to whatever he has that is causing him to be distracted and sometimes overly sensitive to his surroundings. There’s no hope for parents of children with psychological needs. The states and country do not care about us, nor have they ever. And they never will.

[@Chronically_JBoo]

Back in the day the facilities helped you get set up with outpatient care. Now you can't even get in the facilities. This is sooooo heartbreaking. People with mental illness DESERVE the same rights as those who dont. Prayers for the youngins

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

Contact your states workforce commission they can help you or try Easter seals they can help as well.

[@kellymtz7438]

You Keep fighting Mom Your VOICE will Be Heard ! Thank you for loving him unconditionally and for being strong🌹

[@vanderson5226]

This is heartbreaking

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Teenagers are placed in mental institutions face mistreatment and often lack access to proper medical attention. As a result, many of these teens are subject to physical and emotional abuse, as well as neglect. This kind of abuse is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. The poor kids didnt know what they were getting into when they were placed in these institutions. The mental institutions are meant to provide support and treatment for troubled teens, not to inflict further damage on them. Unfortunately, many of the mental institutions that teens are sent to do not have adequate staffing or resources to provide an environment of proper care. These issues need to be addressed immediately in order to ensure that the rights of troubled teens are respected and protected. Mental health professionals and administrators must be held accountable for providing a safe and supportive environment for teens in need. Without effective mental health services, teens may face further psychological damage due to the harsh conditions they are subjected to in these institutions. Therefore, it is essential to prioritize mental health reform for teens in order to ensure that the facilities they are placed in have the resources to properly handle their needs. This reform should be a priority in order to create an atmosphere of understanding and acceptance for these young people.

[@queenladie4]

Thank you for loving him Bless you all !! I pray they get the proper help need

[@Ultrawicked]

This is a HUGE problem everywhere . I was in the e.r 12 times with my son and no one gave a crap at the e.r . He was having severe self injurious behavior. He had a rare condition in his esophagus . I had to fight to get that endoscopy. Makes me wonder how many of our kids are in pain. I have anxiety and ptsd everytime now. Im scared it can happen again.

[@brendac.7935]

May God bless you with the strength you need to remain well yourself and keep fighting for your son

[@serenitypeace3397]

Wow blessings to his mom and family. They love him unconditionally. Someone needs to help these beautiful souls. 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@thekaylat333]

I can attest to this. I work in a psychiatric facility and we only have one adolescent unit and we’re CONSTANTLY at capacity with a wait list. This is a reason why I’m getting my degree to be a therapist . Prayers to them!

[@sherrilleaster1312]

I'm so sorry, you seem like a beautiful family. May God keep you in his care. Keep looking up and trust the Lord, and keep reaching out just like you're doing.

[@calmbeautyy]

I’m so happy for the love they have for this little boy. But I’m also sad they can’t get any help and unfortunately he’s not safe enough to be around the other children.

[@mscreativewonder8000]

This is happening everywhere and it is sad really. My children have the same issue..the issue with being misunderstood in every situation, not having services quickly without destroying the families, providing more services that offer bridge work to help children with disabilities adjust to everyday living and more services for those that cannot with the flexibility as if going into primary care facility. We know our children, we should be able to choose how those services are built with the love and care as those with their PCP that CAN handle children with multiple disabilities. Many actions should be taken now to ensure that gap of an immediate need and prolonged independent and assistant needs.

[@sandriagutierrez2605]

Lived it for many many years with my big brother. It was a nightmare! Nothing seems to have changed all these years. Sad

[@toyajones-x6l]

The mental health system for Michigan is a failure. These kids are getting older and not getting the help they need. My stepson also had alot of problem stem from abuse from his mom. The state did nothing about it for years and now he is grown in the streets terrorizing people . He's wanted in 3 city's for various of things he have done. The system have failed our children and our love one's. It's so many empty building yet they don't have space anywhere for the children or adults 👎🏾shame on you Michigan.

[@dorothywallace6499]

Praying for these baby God Amen

[@2Camelpofthewind]

My friend was adopted bc his mom smoked crack and he was so energetic and talking kid of fast but he was brilliant and never aggressive at school to anyone and never aggressive after school bc he lived in my neighborhood. He had 15 surgeries on his heart before the age of sixteen. He had a massive heart attack after getting a home run. He died.

[@neshamojanay9423]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Praying for the family🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@megaTagee]

Absolutely heartbreaking. Mental health care needs a major overhaul like so many other things, unfortunately.

[@wunmia9448]

This is heart-breaking, the love of the parents for their adopted child really has touched me, I hope this makes a positive impact for future cases!

[@THATS_CHARMING]

Heartbreaking .. even when you are trying to get help in the early stages to prevent things from getting worse there is a WAIT . I am glad the parents are advocating for their children.. unfortunately this is not just a Michigan thing .. Georgia as well…

[@bdizzzzy]

This is real reporting , thank you 🙏

[@MMyers-mh4jq]

Sadly this is an issue everywhere! Even for military families, it’s such a sad sad situation

[@tracydeniser.n.1432]

This personal..military family..😭🙏🏽

[@SunFlower-jr2qh]

@@tracydeniser.n.1432 sending prayers for you ❤️

[@KB-ur5wm]

This hurt my soul God please protect these babies.

[@samanthajohn8913]

God please protect your children God Bless you all

[@HiddenVariable777]

Step up and do something. It's up to us to actually take action instead of typing on KZbin hoping things will happen.

[@iambreannaa]

Y’all this so heartbreaking omg my heart goes out to this family 💔💔

[@milothemonsterojedanaughty8626]

This is happening to me right now unfortunately. It breaks a mother down to nothing. Especially knowing uour child needs help and our state cannot help us and repeatedly turn their backs!

[@calcontakemeaway9069]

Oh my heart. How sad. Please Lord protect these babies

[@Beware3635]

Poor mama 🐻 she is hurting you know she tried everything to keep him safe and others

[@sadalien9049]

It's such a desparate situation for a parent of a kid with such behavioral issues. They feel like the bad guy for confining the kids, but there's not much else to do. I hope they know how much they inspire us and give us and their kids so much encouragement.

[@yolandarodriguez4069]

As a mother of a child with mental health problems my heart go to her

[@dramamamazz]

they should bring him to nyc i got the best help for my son they have many programs for kids like manny,i truly hope he gets the help he needs,prayers to the universe to shine light on these children🌻

[@bookwormwonder]

Even when there is room, sometimes the so-called help is worse than no help. I have autism and bipolar since toddler years and the medical people/some teachers were emotionally abusive after they finally decided my parents were right and my symptoms weren't going away.

[@omazingspecialtiesbyteresa3017]

Wow I feel so sad for that family I was in their shoes back in the summer time when my son had a mental breakdown. Harbor oaks hospital took him in After waiting in Beaumont hospital ER for 7 days.

[@Kermitgottagun]

I’ve been denied so much mental health help since I was 7 I’m 27 now and have been labeled as a danger to society when all I have suffered has been abuse from my father to the point I have MDD, PTSD, and anxiety but everyone just tells me that I’m just an angry person with serious anger problems that I don’t even have anyone in my life that will ever understand what I’m dealing with day in and day out

[@maggiemae7539]

Give it all to Jesus! He will help and heal you! Talk to Him. He does listen. I know. He is the teacher(rabbi) and true healer. He has answered many of my prayers. He will for you also. You have to believe!

[@Itsawholevibe]

Prayers to the this family.

[@MsUtuber2]

It has to do with how the ACA and how our insurance is set up. Perhaps the hospitals are under staffed, also?

[@brooks1529]

It’s not insurance. The hospital has no staff or funding. Even large hospitals are having problems. People aren’t able to be discharged, they’re too sick. If you want to open up to have 118 patients you need 3x the staff. With such little pay who wants to deal with children that need 7 security guards to handle them? Only 1 state facility. Imagine the private ones and how bad they are.

[@choosenone2203]

It saddens me to hear a mother cry in pain because the state has failed them. I pray and hope he gets the care he so desperately needs

[@jesseables4273]

Aww help this poor mama's family

[@kate7478]

So impressed by the ending with the news actually helping viewer follow up with the story in action.

[@LeeLeeWilliams-1908]

This is heartbreaking 💔 for peak-sakes they’re children. 😞

[@TONYASIASMOM]

See this is why these kids need deep love & concentrated assistance but this takes deep dedication from the parents & the "system"!

[@jusols7395]

A lot of psych centers make different kids top priorities and it’s sickening. I was in the ER for a day and got placed in December for having a plan and some other kids in the psych ward were in there for trying to OD or for drug problems and they were in there for about 2 weeks. The center I went to was full for a while even with two levels and two kids to each room except for isolation rooms. I think young children should be top priority when they’re loosing control over what they do.

[@emery1918]

poor baby :( he deserves so much better!!

[@Logabone]

Even the inpatient centers can be traumatic. Mental health systems need overall improvement in Michigan.

[@GiveHimGlory]

God please bless this wonderful mother and family, how do we change this? OMG in tears what do we do?

[@LibertyBelleVA2]

Our Nation has too few mental health facilities to handle the people who need help. Something has to be done to make sure people who need observation, diagnosis, medication, and therapy, have facilities to go to when needed. Some mental health units in regular hospitals, and mental health hospitals turn people away, and have overcrowding with beds in the hallways. Most are understaffed, it is a National crisis.

[@pennyquist2063]

This is exactly what we are facing in Washington State. We must do better. Our Children, Youth, and Families deserve better.

[@kimsaunders8172]

When my nonverbal son is violent it’s because something’s hurting him and he can’t tell me that he needs help

[@enigmaticladypisces3169]

I have a nonverbal son as well and it’s truly a huge challenge however I thank God for my oldest daughter and my ex-husband that helps me but it hurts my heart so much and it’s just a huge depression may God be with us all 😪‼️

[@MiSSMiMi-gz9kc]

This is so sad they need to do more for these kids

[@qiiandii]

😢😢😢 prayers for the children and their families. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@SharonStar62]

World Wide issue for all in need of this help

[@queenieburgers50]

It's emotionally hard to work with children, it's something not everyone can handle, it's painful when adults talk about their trauma but it's at another level when a kid talks about it. They're understaffed partly because of how hard it is but also people want to be paid more. Increase pay, increase workers and there will be more beds available for the children. The remaining staff can't handle it all by themselves, so children have to wait until they can properly take care of them.

[@hflorexil]

I pray for you and your family. ❤

[@rosez7870]

This is very common. I've delt with this situation with my son. Sometimes there's beds available and sometimes there's not. These kids don't get the real help they need. It's a cycle, they go in for few days then go home and repeat. It's very sad.

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

This is a nightmare. It is heartbreaking.

[@anjarae8828]

And sadly when these kids turn into older teenagers and young adults and end up commiting violent crimes because they never got the treatment they needed as a youth im sure the state will find room for them in the state prison system 😒 its ridicoulous , kids needing mental health care should always have acess.

[@jaymegray3755]

Poor baby I send my prayers to them I know how it is to suffer from mental health crisis poor baby u got this keep fighting

[@tangomangothethird3589]

Psychiatric agency's are milking every dollar from the state.

[@nikkinonames5265]

Exactly!!!!

[@purpur7187]

Many politicians do not even realize how important mental health is, both for the patient himself and for society.