Tim Murphy

They're dynamic, wonderful women out there. Get in there and kick butt, take no prisoners. But what they do is they teach the legislators, here's what is really happening. And they're people of passion and information. And so the legislators thought, well, I was told that we could just talk them into care. No, they won't do that. So it's informing them.

They're dynamic, wonderful women out there. Get in there and kick butt, take no prisoners. But what they do is they teach the legislators, here's what is really happening. And they're people of passion and information. And so the legislators thought, well, I was told that we could just talk them into care. No, they won't do that. So it's informing them.

They're dynamic, wonderful women out there. Get in there and kick butt, take no prisoners. But what they do is they teach the legislators, here's what is really happening. And they're people of passion and information. And so the legislators thought, well, I was told that we could just talk them into care. No, they won't do that. So it's informing them.

And I hope any family member, any parent who's out there and thinks, why aren't things changing? Well, my point is you've got to talk to your U.S. congressman, your state senator, your state representative, and tell them what's going on. Why? Because they don't understand. It's not a fault. They just don't know. Nobody can know everything. And people say, well, are they going to read my letter?

And I hope any family member, any parent who's out there and thinks, why aren't things changing? Well, my point is you've got to talk to your U.S. congressman, your state senator, your state representative, and tell them what's going on. Why? Because they don't understand. It's not a fault. They just don't know. Nobody can know everything. And people say, well, are they going to read my letter?

And I hope any family member, any parent who's out there and thinks, why aren't things changing? Well, my point is you've got to talk to your U.S. congressman, your state senator, your state representative, and tell them what's going on. Why? Because they don't understand. It's not a fault. They just don't know. Nobody can know everything. And people say, well, are they going to read my letter?

Well, I'll tell you, they never read the letter you don't write. They never answer the call you don't make. And so it is important you let them know. Absolutely. Reach out to them. What are some of the things you hope they do? We have more things to do. I believe that, I hope we get a strong assistant secretary of mental health. Wish I could talk to someone about that, but I hope we do.

Well, I'll tell you, they never read the letter you don't write. They never answer the call you don't make. And so it is important you let them know. Absolutely. Reach out to them. What are some of the things you hope they do? We have more things to do. I believe that, I hope we get a strong assistant secretary of mental health. Wish I could talk to someone about that, but I hope we do.

Well, I'll tell you, they never read the letter you don't write. They never answer the call you don't make. And so it is important you let them know. Absolutely. Reach out to them. What are some of the things you hope they do? We have more things to do. I believe that, I hope we get a strong assistant secretary of mental health. Wish I could talk to someone about that, but I hope we do.

And I hope we also lift the IMD exclusion, the bed. I hope we lift the limit on number of days. I hope we change some of the HIPAA laws, allow doctors to get a more accurate history and help the person upon discharge. I hope that we can have accountability for the states of how much money they spend, where they spend it, and is it effective? And publish that information, make it public.

And I hope we also lift the IMD exclusion, the bed. I hope we lift the limit on number of days. I hope we change some of the HIPAA laws, allow doctors to get a more accurate history and help the person upon discharge. I hope that we can have accountability for the states of how much money they spend, where they spend it, and is it effective? And publish that information, make it public.

And I hope we also lift the IMD exclusion, the bed. I hope we lift the limit on number of days. I hope we change some of the HIPAA laws, allow doctors to get a more accurate history and help the person upon discharge. I hope that we can have accountability for the states of how much money they spend, where they spend it, and is it effective? And publish that information, make it public.

so that states know and taxpayers know where it is going. I want to know what's taking place in prison, what is done with people who are in prison and the crimes associated with or maybe unrelated to mental illness, what money is being spent, what treatment is being provided, what's the outcome. Same with the homeless population.

so that states know and taxpayers know where it is going. I want to know what's taking place in prison, what is done with people who are in prison and the crimes associated with or maybe unrelated to mental illness, what money is being spent, what treatment is being provided, what's the outcome. Same with the homeless population.

so that states know and taxpayers know where it is going. I want to know what's taking place in prison, what is done with people who are in prison and the crimes associated with or maybe unrelated to mental illness, what money is being spent, what treatment is being provided, what's the outcome. Same with the homeless population.

So with all these things we don't have data on, the federal government and state governments are flying totally blind here. It is a sham. It is cruel. And as a nation, we shouldn't be putting up with this. We wouldn't put up with it anywhere else. But we sometimes think, well, Those are mentally illing. A guy named Ron Powers wrote a book and it's called No One Cares About Crazy People.

So with all these things we don't have data on, the federal government and state governments are flying totally blind here. It is a sham. It is cruel. And as a nation, we shouldn't be putting up with this. We wouldn't put up with it anywhere else. But we sometimes think, well, Those are mentally illing. A guy named Ron Powers wrote a book and it's called No One Cares About Crazy People.

So with all these things we don't have data on, the federal government and state governments are flying totally blind here. It is a sham. It is cruel. And as a nation, we shouldn't be putting up with this. We wouldn't put up with it anywhere else. But we sometimes think, well, Those are mentally illing. A guy named Ron Powers wrote a book and it's called No One Cares About Crazy People.

Because that's the attitude amongst people in leadership positions. Nobody cares. Well, we need to care. We need to say this must be done. We have to handle this. So that's why I'm continuing to fight on these things. That's why I'm going to continue to work on these things. That's why I hope we can make things happen.

Because that's the attitude amongst people in leadership positions. Nobody cares. Well, we need to care. We need to say this must be done. We have to handle this. So that's why I'm continuing to fight on these things. That's why I'm going to continue to work on these things. That's why I hope we can make things happen.