Families Dealing with Mental Illnesses look for Help

In the wake of the Tuscan shootings, mental illnesses and the laws surrounding it have taken a national focus. The illness effects millions of families including ones here in the Ark-La-Tex.
Texarkana resident Nina Fairchild says her mother Brenda Moore is bi-polar and schizophernic. Moore took a turn for the not as good as last April.

Fairchild says her mother hears voices and continually writes bizarre letters. Part of the mental disorder, especially in schizophernia, involves a lack of insight. According to law, adults can't be forced to take medication unless they are direct threat to themselves or someone else. The National Alliance on Mental Health provides maintain for patients and their families.