More than 11 million Americans live with severe schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. You’ll often find these individuals on the streets. Many end up behind bars; then there’s violence — from Sandy Hook to the Navy Yard. Now the federal government may be gearing up to do something about it. The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act was reintroduced by psychologist and Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA). He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin with an update from the hearing.

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