PBP Partner Alexander Procope was interviewed for a CityNews piece about assisting adult children with severe mental illness for posted Monday September 15, 2025. The article was based on concerns of a father seeking treatment for his son, which is a situation many families struggle with.
The legal (and coersive) options can limited because they require implementation by the psychiatric teams who may not or may not be legally authorized to compel treatment. This is just one barrier. Medications may not be effective and substance abuse or other traumas may complicate the treatment options and the person’s willingness to engage with treatment, among other things. These are incredibly difficult situations all around.