While the mentally ill, as a whole, are no more violent than the general population, folks suffering acute psychosis may, in their confusion, harm themselves or others.
Mr. Kunzweiler's young adult daughter likely suffered just such an episode. We are not able to discuss a diagnosis at this time, but the good news is that neither dad nor daughter were critically wounded, when she apparently assaulted her father and herself. A last report, Dad was home recovering, and daughter was receiving inpatient hospital care, but facing felony assault & battery prosecution. Another district attorney, Jack Thorp; is assigned to handle the criminal law matter, by directive of AG John O'Connor. |
Editor's note: As an Oklahoma leader in advocacy & training professionals & families on how to better care for those with serious mental illness; I highly commend the leadership of D.A. Steve Kunzweiler on this issue. Steve & I have discussed the challenges at length, multiple times.
As a past president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI)-Tulsa, I can confidently recommend their free;
NAMI Tulsa can be reached through their website or by phone: 918-587-6264. They have an office at 7th & Boston, in downtown Tulsa.
NAMI Oklahoma has several other local affiliates, like the Edmond chapter, which the Costello family has been deeply involved with. The Mental Health Association of Oklahoma is also a great organization with resources for housing needs, as well as learning, support groups, & a vast array of connective links for the mentally disabled. |
D.A. Kunzweiler Sustains Stabbing, Condemns Legislative Inaction on Mental Health Resources9/29/2022
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