New York City Council report decries Adams' involuntary hospitalization policy

New York City Council report decries Adams' involuntary hospitalization policy

The report said those hospitalized involuntarily over a mental health crisis rarely have access to long-term care.

Mental health: City Council says they found serious flaws in Mayor Adams’ involuntary removal policy in new report

A City Council analysis of data that Mayor Eric Adams' office released on its policy to involuntarily hospitalize those in apparent severe mental health crisis found that the practice is not working as intended and disproportionately impacts Black New Yorkers. The council's findings, unveiled ahead of its Health Committee's preliminary budget hearing on Monday, reviewed data the Adams administration released earlier this year. The report found t…

Eric Adams Responds To Claim Involuntary Removals 'Disproportionately Target Black New Yorkers’

During a press briefing on Monday, NYC Mayor Eric Adams (D-NY) was asked about the effectiveness of voluntary removals and funding for mental health programs. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that ca…