As New York City grapples with a growing number of violent incidents perpetrated by individuals struggling with mental health issues, forensic psychologist Virginia Barber-Rioja is offering a more nuanced take on this problem. “Mental illness alone is not what, for the most part, causes violent behavior or crime,” Barber-Rioja said in an interview with City … Continue reading Ex-Rikers Island chief psychologist wants to change how New York City sees mental health