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Man in psychosis flew from Oregon to New York City after release from hospital; parents call for change
The Story
How Oregon's limits on involuntary mental health care led to a family tragedy | Your Thoughts
Yesterday, we brought you the story of a Portland man who killed his mother while in a psychotic state. Here's what you had to say about it.
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Oregon’s mental health care system is flawed. Here’s what’s being done about it
A Judicial Department workgroup is close to finishing a 2-year study of changes to Oregon's civil commitment laws. Lawmakers are finding funding. What comes next?
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A Portland man in psychosis flew across the country. It was a rare success story
A Portland family is highlighting the difference in severe mental illness treatment between Oregon and New York after a “dangerous” experience and ensuing help.
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Nearly all of Oregon State Hospital's beds go to criminal patients, all but ending civil commitment in Oregon
Four of Oregon’s largest hospital systems are suing the state over a system that "neglects" people with severe mental illness who haven’t committed a crime.
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A Portland couple tried everything to get their son mental health treatment. Then, he killed his mother
Hunter Graham says his family's tragedy is evidence of Oregon's flawed mental health system, which waits for someone to commit a crime before mandating treatment.
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How Oregon effectively criminalized severe mental illness
Four of Oregon’s largest hospital systems are suing the state over a system that "neglects" people with severe mental illness who haven’t committed a crime.
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Portland couple's struggle to get their son mental health care ends in tragedy
Hunter Graham says his family's tragedy is evidence of Oregon's flawed mental health system, which waits for someone to commit a crime before mandating treatment.
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A Portland couple tried in vain to get their son mental health treatment. Then, he killed his mother
Hunter Graham says his family's tragedy is evidence of Oregon's flawed mental health system, which waits for someone to commit a crime before mandating treatment.
Investigations
'A huge win': Washington becomes first state to regulate lead content in metal cookware
The new law comes after years of King County scientists and the Afghan Health Initiative researching why Afghan immigrants had high levels of lead in their blood.
Investigations
Former JBLM soldiers honorably discharged, years after U.S. Army punishment for combat trauma
The veterans were featured in a KING 5 investigation after receiving "other than honorable" discharges for behaviors Army doctors said were caused by severe PTSD.
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Highlighting Black Maternal Health Week: Kira Johnson's story and the call for awareness
Eight years ago, Kira Johnson gave birth to a healthy boy, her second child. All seemed well, but within 12 hours she was dead.
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