Results for: Mental Health Crisis

A WestJet flight bound for Calgary from Terrace, B.C., was forced to return to the airport shortly after takeoff due to an unruly passenger. According to the Terrace RCMP, the male passenger allegedly consumed an illegal substance before boarding, becoming disruptive and exhibiting signs of paranoia. Despite attempts by other passengers to restrain him, the man was arrested by police upon the plane’s landing. He was taken into custody under the Mental Health Act and transported to a local hospital for assessment. WestJet has emphasized its zero-tolerance approach to disruptive behavior and commended the cabin crew’s handling of the situation.

In Oregon, people with severe mental illness often go untreated until they commit a crime due to high standards for involuntary care. A family’s experience highlights the stark contrast between Oregon’s approach and the more proactive treatment available in New York, where their son received the medication and care he needed.
Oregon’s imminent danger requirement and limited civil beds leave many untreated and at risk of violence. While New York’s more accessible treatment facilities and mental health courts prioritize helping individuals like their son restore their mental competency.
The family believes Oregon’s system sets people up for failure and calls for improved involuntary treatment options and secure mental healthcare beds to prevent preventable tragedies.

Prosecutors in Colorado are seeking a murder conviction for former sheriff’s deputy Andrew Buen, who shot and killed Christian Glass, a 22-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis, in 2022. The prosecution argues that Buen escalated the confrontation unnecessarily and lacked legal justification for using deadly force. The defense maintains that Buen fired to protect another officer from Glass’s knife. The case has highlighted the need for police reforms focused on crisis intervention and has raised questions about the appropriate use of force by law enforcement.