Groups Warn Against Blaming Mental Illness for Lapu-Lapu Day Tragedy

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Politicians and the public should be cautious about pinning the blame on mental illness as the reason behind the Lapu-Lapu Day attack, experts warn. This could further stigmatize people with mental illnesses and be used to increase policing of already marginalized communities. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle is The Tyee's health reporter. Published May 7, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/07/Groups-Warn-Against-Blaming-Mental-Illness/

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