Improving the mental health of our children in this and future generations will assure and enhance the productive potential of our youngest citizens, paying dividends for generations to come.

There's not a question that it's more widely accepted these days that children need mental-health services. It wasn't always that way. Once upon a time, the widespread utilization of services for children wasn't widely endorsed.

We didn't know that he had bi-polar but it's true of anyone with mental health issues that when they're being managed, they do not talk about it. So it caught all of us by surprise. But when we look back on it, his behavior did change. It became erratic.

Obviously a plea bargain isn't an option, as long as there's nothing on the table to address the mental health issues that are so apparent with Andrea. Given that, the only other option is to go to trial. I don't believe there will be any meaningful negotiations in this matter short of going before a jury.

Good mental health helps us to more fully enjoy and appreciate the people and environment around us,

With this report really says, sadly, is there are no excellent mental health programs in this country. The system is almost indecipherable for people.