Failure of Pa.'s Mental Health System
An investigation into Pa.'s mental health system reveals that the idea that people who can't or don't get help is their fault is being challenged.
As part of the examination, the newsroom analyzed thousands of pages of documents from 140 public records requests, reviewed state and local spending data, and conducted interviews with dozens of current and former government officials, advocates, and people navigating the mental health system.
- Partnered with the Lehigh Valley Justice Institute to commission a first-of-its-kind analysis of mental health spending and services in all 67 counties.
- The analysis traces cuts down to the dollar and shows how many fewer people are served today than just a few years ago.
No one is to blame, but the system is at fault.
To spread the reach of this work, Spotlight PA produced broadcast-ready video segments of the investigation, created by Mitch Blacher, a veteran broadcast journalist, as part of a first-of-its-kind partnership with a group of Nexstar television stations.
Author's summary: Pennsylvania's mental health system is failing those who need it most due to systemic issues.
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