Shortages in mental health services means around one fifth of police time is spent dealing with people with mental healt

The video discusses the collaborative efforts of emergency services in handling mental health crises, highlighting a successful triage project in the West Midlands that reduced detentions. It contrasts this with national challenges, exemplified by a case where a young girl was detained due to a lack of mental health facilities. The video underscores the need for systemic improvements to prevent vulnerable individuals from being criminalized.

What issues did the mother of the detained girl express regarding her daughter's care?

What are some of the systemic challenges faced by police forces in dealing with mental health crises?