When viewers think of police procedurals like Chicago P.D. and Law & Order, the first thing they think of isn’t mental health. Though the shows have changed over time, many police procedurals focus on showcasing — and elevating — the police force, which struggles to handle mental health issues in the real world. This season, two of Dick Wolf’s police procedurals appear to be trying to change the conversation.Dick Wolf’s procedural shows are accustomed to changing the conversation around tough topics. Law & Order: SVU, for example, has had a huge impact on the cultural conversation around sexual assault, sexual violence, and child abuse. Now Law & Order: SVU and Chicago P.D. are taking up the mantle and using the cultural zeitgeist to boost the conversation about how the police force handles mental health both within its ranks and with civilians.Upton’s instincts told her that the man having a mental health crisis was responsible for the murder and attempted murder of these two people, but her instincts were wrong. The episode showed the nuance of attempting to understand whether someone dealing with a mental health crisis is actually dangerous and how complicated it can seem to understand what someone experiencing a mental health crisis might need. What Upton learned is that in order for anyone, but particularly the police, to appropriately serve someone dealing with a mental health crisis, one needs to be patient and carefully evaluate before any action is taken. When Upton realizes she misinterpreted the situation, her mental health takes a hit, but Upton is not the only member of the Intelligence Team dealing with mental health issues in Season 11.
When viewers think of police procedurals like Chicago P.D. and Law & Order, the first thing they think of isn’t mental health. Though the shows have changed over time, many police procedurals focus on showcasing — and elevating — the police force, which struggles to handle mental health issues in the real world. This season, two of Dick Wolf’s police procedurals appear to be trying to change the conversation.
Dick Wolf’s procedural shows are accustomed to changing the conversation around tough topics. Law & Order: SVU, for example, has had a huge impact on the cultural conversation around sexual assault, sexual violence, and child abuse. Now Law & Order: SVU and Chicago P.D. are taking up the mantle and using the cultural zeitgeist to boost the conversation about how the police force handles mental health both within its ranks and with civilians.
Upton’s instincts told her that the man having a mental health crisis was responsible for the murder and attempted murder of these two people, but her instincts were wrong. The episode showed the nuance of attempting to understand whether someone dealing with a mental health crisis is actually dangerous and how complicated it can seem to understand what someone experiencing a mental health crisis might need. What Upton learned is that in order for anyone, but particularly the police, to appropriately serve someone dealing with a mental health crisis, one needs to be patient and carefully evaluate before any action is taken. When Upton realizes she misinterpreted the situation, her mental health takes a hit, but Upton is not the only member of the Intelligence Team dealing with mental health issues in Season 11.
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