John Nutting; Treat Brain Disorders Like Any Other Illness
5/20/202628 min
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We sit down with former Maine State Senator John Nutting to talk about why serious mental illness belongs in the medical system, not the jail system, and how court ordered treatment can keep people alive and communities safer. We walk through Maine’s Progressive Treatment Plan, the fight to fund and implement it, and what families can do to push for mental health legislation that actually works.
• John Nutting’s background in public service and the case for treating brain disorders like any other medical condition
• What Maine calls AOT and how the Pr...
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[upbeat music] Welcome to Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, hosted by Tony Mantor. Broadcasting from the heart of Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee. Join us as our guests share their raw, powerful stories. Some will spark laughter, others will move you to tears. These real-life journeys inspire, connect, and remind you that you're never alone. We're igniting a global movement to empower everyone to make a lasting difference by fostering deep awareness, unwavering acceptance, and profound understanding of autism and mental health. Tune in, be inspired, and join us in transforming the world one story at a time. [upbeat music] Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Why Not Me? Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide. Before we jump in, if you haven't already, I invite you to tap follow. It only takes a couple of seconds, and it helps this show reach more families who need to hear these conversations. Thanks for being here. Welcome to our special event, Crafting Justice: Empowering Autism and Mental Health Through Legislation. Joining us today is John Nutting,