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I Wish My Brother Had Been Diagnosed With Schizophrenia Before He Turned 18

By: James Finney-Conlon Concerned Brother, Mental Health Advocate
February 4th, 2026
care continuity, early diagnosis, family impact, involuntary commitment, mental health law, missing persons, schizophrenia, supported housing
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Do you ever walk past a person on the streets exhibiting mental health issues and wonder what happened to their family? I have a brother—or at least, I used to. I worry about where he is and hope he is safe. He hasn’t taken my call since 2014. When I was 13, I had a very bad day. I was...

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