I came across this on another blog. I read it, and it literally sent chills down my spine.
I cannot imagine this situation in my life.
http://anarchistsoccermom.blogspot.com/2012/12/thinking-unthinkable.html
Read as many of the comments as you can.
Edited to Add:
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/12/17/why-cant-america-care-for-mentally-ill/