Sandy Hook Aftermath: The Ill-Advised Rush to Mental Health Legislation
In response to the horrific Newtown shooting, there has been an urgency on the part of many politicians to call for legislation that would impact those in mental health treatment, for fear that individuals with psychological problems are more likely to commit heinous acts such as what occurred in Newtown. The problem with this second goal is that the type of legislation that is being discussed will likely create more difficulties than it will solve.