NYC Aims to Treat Violent Mental Illness; Unlimited Parental Leave

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 10, 2015

Mayor de Blasio is launching a $22-million initiative to treat people with a history of mental illness and violent behavior. WNYC health reporter Cindy Rodriguez explains how the plan will be carried out, and how it fits into the city’s broader goals to address mental health. Plus: post-GOP-debate developments; Netflix's new (extended) parental leave policy; and the secret military history of everything you buy at the grocery store.

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