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7,800 New Yorkers Evaluated Amid Controversial Mental Health Strategy

2/4/2025

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In 2024, a staggering 7,800 New Yorkers were taken for psychiatric evaluations, often from their homes, as revealed in a Mayor's Office report. While many were released without further treatment, Mayor Eric Adams stands by this strategy to tackle homelessness and mental health issues, despite pushback from civil rights advocates who advocate for voluntary care. The NYPD played a key role in these transports.

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Story summary

In 2024, a staggering 7,800 New Yorkers were taken for psychiatric evaluations, often from their homes, as revealed in a Mayor's Office report. While many were released without further treatment, Mayor Eric Adams stands by this strategy to tackle homelessness and mental health issues, despite pushback from civil rights advocates who advocate for voluntary care. The NYPD played a key role in these transports.