GAO Report Exposes Flaws in Involuntary Mental Health Treatment Data

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report casting doubt on court-ordered treatment for serious mental illness. This video breaks down the findings, contrasts them with earlier HHS claims, and explores the ethical debate over involuntary mental health care.
Learn what the report reveals, what’s missing in the data, and what it means for public safety, civil rights, and future legislation.

📌 Topics Covered:
What is AOT (Assisted Outpatient Treatment)?
Kendra’s Law and national adoption
GAO findings: inconclusive evidence
Ethical debate: autonomy vs. safety
Reactions from HHS and civil liberties groups

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