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Cindy Murphy shares the heartbreaking story of her son Tristan, who struggled with schizophrenia and died by suicide while incarcerated after being handed a chainsaw during a prison work detail.

Through her grief, Cindy has become a powerful advocate for mental health reform in the criminal justice system, working to pass the Tristan Murphy Act in Florida.

• Tristan developed schizophrenia in his 30s, unusually late compared to typical onset in teens or early 20s
• After his first psychotic episode, Tristan spent 8 months in jail before being declared incompetent to stand trial
• When properly medicated, Tristan functioned well and maintained a relationship with his children
• Florida ranks #1 in mental health needs but #49 in providing mental health services
• The Tristan Murphy Act aims to identify mental health issues within 24 hours of arrest and divert people to treatment
• Approximately 30% of prison inmates have mental health issues
• New treatments like long-acting injectable medications can help people with schizophrenia maintain stability
• The documentary "The Warehouse: The Life and Death of Tristan Murphy" is available on YouTube

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