Christine Herman (USA)Reporter
Illinois Public Media
Topic: Illinois' broken mental health system is literally tearing families apart as of children with severe mental illnesses make the excruciating choice to trade custody for treatment.
Projects:
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Why a Father Fears His Son's Illness Could Lead to Deportation
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Prisoners with mental illness still waiting for treatment
How racism, trauma, and mental health are linked
Illinois Prison Monitor 'Absolutely Convinced' Mentally Ill Inmates Abused
Most Inmates With Mental Illness Still Wait For Decent Care
To Get Mental Health Help For A Child, Desperate Parents Relinquish Custody
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