Does mental illness pose a risk to public safety?
Campbell River MirrorApr 13, 2017
In July of 2008,
He was found not criminally responsible due to schizophrenia, and subsequently hospitalized for treatment. In February he was released.
He will no longer be subject to any conditions or monitoring to ensure he takes his medication.
This is a dramatic example of untreated mental health conditions posing a threat to public safety. Experts have determined
It begs the broader question: Does mental illness pose a risk to the public?
Join this month’s Philosopher’s Café as mental health advocates
In 2005, Broker experienced an extreme manic episode and a psychotic break.
Since that time she has actively participated in mental health recovery and appreciates any opportunity to speak on the topic.
After the death by suicide of her son, Terry, Swanston has become a
Her purpose is to raise awareness and help eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide. Once a month a speaker will introduce a theme to the Café, and then all who attend can join in respectful, non-partisan conversation, or just sit back and listen.
Participants are welcome to propose topics and introduce them at future Cafés. Themes should be of broad interest and national significance, and have an element of controversy to them.
As with each Café, Broker and Swanston will have just 10 minutes to introduce the topic, and then the floor is open for 50 minutes of moderated discussion.
The session takes place tonight (
For more information email: peter@peterschwarzhoff.ca