Jessica Ramos: “We don't have enough hospital beds, psychiatric beds, and…”

“And that ties back to one of your previous questions about mental health. So many people are actually reacting to the trauma that they have lived in, hurting themselves or hurting someone else. But unfortunately, We don't have enough hospital beds, psychiatric beds, and programming in order to help people ensure that they are being taken care of and treated for what it is that they're suffering. Too many people are walking around New York State undiagnosed with their mental health challenges, and that puts each and every one of us at risk.” (50:16–50:32)

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