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Send us a text Jack Wood shares his son Jonathan's journey through Florida's mental health system, revealing how management failure rather than lack of resources creates catastrophic outcomes for those with severe mental illnesses. • Jonathan's early life included kidney disorder requiring powerful medications including cancer drugs • At 18, Jonathan developed schizophrenia with fixed delusions about having $10 billion from his blood plasma • Community treatment teams refused hospitalization despite clear deterioration and self-harm • After assaulting his father during psychosis, Jonathan entered a cycle of jail and inadequate hospital care • Florida's mental health system operates in silos with facilities prioritizing administrative goals over patient outcomes • Current system puts 60% of mentally ill people in jails rather than treatment facilities • Jack proposes a pilot program where a governor-appointed team coordinates care across all agencies • The solution requires breaking down bureaucratic barriers between law enforcement, courts, and healthcare • Like "a football team without a coach," mental health services need central coordination to function effectively • Jack advocates approaching governors and state leadership as they oversee all aspects of mental healthcare If you know anyone that would like to tell us their story, send them to TonyMantor.com Contact so they can give us their information to potentially become a guest on our show. https://tonymantor.com https://Facebook.com/tonymantor https://instagram.com/tonymantor https://twitter.com/tonymantor https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI) The content on Why Not Me: Embracing Autism amd Mental Health Worldwide, including discussions on mental health, autism, and related topics, is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of the podcast, its hosts, or affiliates. Why Not Me is not a medical or mental health professional and does not endorse or verify the accuracy, efficacy, safety of any treatments, programs, or advice discussed. Listeners should consult qualified healthcare professionals, such as licensed therapists, psychologists, or physicians, before making decisions about mental health or autism- related care. Reliance on this podcast's contents is at the listener's own risk. Why Not Me is not liable for any outcomes, financial or otherwise, resulting from actions taken based on the information provided. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.