Madinamerica iconMadinamericaSep 28, 2026

Forced Psychiatric Care Can Feel Like a “Forever Sentence,” Victims Say

"Involuntary psychiatric treatment is a cornerstone of Donald Trump's mental health policy, and liberal governors like Gavin Newsom, Kathy Hochul, and Wes Moore have also increasingly embraced coercive approaches to mental health care.

Forced Psychiatric Care Can Feel Like a “Forever Sentence,” Victims Say

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