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Individuals with mental health issues are far more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.

Struggling individuals without places to stay may cycle in and out of hospitals, jails, and homelessness.

Parents must communicate clear rules that loved ones with mental illness must follow to remain at home.

On Wednesday, April 29th, a California court will begin determining whether the criminal case against Nick Reiner will move forward. It stands as a concerning precursor to Mental Health Awareness Month in May. After a highly public struggle with mental health issues and substance use, Nick Reiner is accused of two counts of first-degree murder, one for each of his parents, celebrated actor/filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer Reiner.

While the tragedy represents a rare scenario—individuals with mental health issues are far more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators—it triggers real fears, given the number of older adults living with grown children who are experiencing serious mental illness and/or addiction.

Thousands of people all over the country indefinitely keep their homes open to adult-age loved ones with mental health diagnoses. Because the United States doesn’t provide meaningful funding to help manage their complex issues,........

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