Tony Mantor

Hi, I'm Tony Mantor.

Welcome to Why Not Me?

Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide.

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Today we bring together a group of seven voices, each with their own experiences, perspectives, and stories.

We will talk about something that affects far more people than we often realize, serious mental illness.

In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is not just a discussion, it's an opportunity.

An opportunity to listen, to understand, and to bring light to conversations that are too often left in the dark.

Joining us today is Crystal Fox.

David Hagar, Laura Krasian, Linda Mims, Judge Milton Mack, Rachel Strife, and Anne Cochran.

This topic matters.

It touches families, friendships, and entire communities.

This is the final episode of our three-part series that will focus on serious mental illness.

Today, we are creating a space where honesty is welcome, where stories can be shared, and where understanding can begin or deepen for all of us listening.

I'm grateful to everyone that's joined us today.

Let's start this episode with this.

When someone says they have the right to refuse help, but they're clearly in the middle of psychosis or severe mental illness, are they truly capable of making that decision?

And if not, how do we ethically step in without being seen as taking their rights away, but instead as trying to save their life?