Sarah Smith Office Coordinator – MindFreedom International speaks against Civil Commitment in Oregon

It’s an issue mental health advocates are debating with vigor this legislative session as some advocates push to lower the bar for civil commitment, the process by which a judge can allow for someone to be involuntarily committed to a mental institution when they are a danger to themselves or others.

On Thursday, April 10, KATU’s Christina Giardinelli spoke with Sarah Smith with MindFreedom International about why she is opposed to legislation that aims to make civil commitment easier.
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