On ‘What’s Trending,’ host Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss the history of mental health and how closing institutions without adequate support worsened homelessness and put a strain on prisons in present time.
Hidden History
Mental health struggles aren’t new. Past systems hid the problem through institutionalization, making it appear less prevalent.
Broken Promises
The shift away from institutions lacked proper community resources, leading to homelessness and strained prisons.
Accountability Matters
Billions have been spent on mental health, but with limited outcomes. We need better tracking to ensure funds are used effectively.
