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Son's Mental Health Crisis: Mom's Plea for Help
20 Sep
Summary
- Mother feared for her son's life due to his mental health struggles.
- Son diagnosed with schizophrenia, stopped medication, faced legal issues.
- Judge deemed son incompetent, ordered hospital transfer, but delays occurred.
A mother recently shared her deep fear for her son's well-being, stating she was "afraid I was going to have to bury my kid." Her son, Phillip, diagnosed with schizophrenia, ceased his medication in 2024. This decision was followed by minor legal encounters, including an assault charge against an officer.
In the fall of last year, a judge declared Phillip "incompetent to proceed" and mandated his transfer to a state hospital for treatment. Florida law dictates such transfers should occur within 15 days. However, despite judicial orders in two different counties, Phillip's transfer was significantly delayed, leaving his mother feeling helpless.
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