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  Advocates for mentally ill push for care before crisis

  Gun control and security measures often get much of the attention following a mass shooting. Another part of the equation is mental health, a challenge many of the shooters dealt with. WRAL News decided to examine whether people in North Carolina are getting the care when they need it and whether the state is doing enough to prevent the next mass shooting from happening here.

  • Mental illness advocates push for care before crisis
  • Involuntary commitments: What should I do if I think someone is a danger to themselves or others?

  Posted January 23 | Read Story | 9 comments
• Involuntary commitments: What should I do if I think someone is a danger to themselves or others?

  Posted January 18 | View Page
• Wos: Legislation needed to fix funding for mental health group homes, Alzheimer's units

  Aldona Wos, North Carolina's new Secretary of Health and Human Services, met with lawmakers for the first time today.

  • Sec. Wos on 01/08/2013
  • Residents call on lawmakers to keep NC group homes open
  • State funding to keep NC group homes open through January

  Updated January 8 | Read Blog Post
• McCrory: Mental health should be focus of shooting response

  Updated December 20, 2012 | Read Blog Post | 113 comments

• School shooting highlights need for more mental health care

  Posted December 17, 2012 | Video

• Mental health services

  Posted October 24, 2012 | Video

• Mental health reform

  Posted October 3, 2012 | Video