According to the 60-minute episode individuals who suffer from mental illness are supposed to be housed in residential treatment centers, properly medicated and supervised. Nevertheless, most if not all are released into communities to fend for themselves it was never followed through due to inadequate funding. This is unfortunate due to the fact the hospitals were emptied out and half of the people with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses are on the streets not being treated properly. Furthermore, it is almost impossible to get somebody admitted if they don’t see they need the help. According to the law, “You have to be a danger to yourself or others," in some states, and judges may interpret this very, very strictly. You know, we kiddingly
