Trista is correct that our society needs more treatment for mental health. I also work for a mental health clinic and people are often sent to us because everywhere else is full and cannot take anymore people. Also there needs to be better assisted living homes for people with mental illness. I have an adult child who lives in assisted living because of her illness and she has been victimized in a few of these homes. We need better education and requirements for people working and owning these facilities and more mental health education as a whole for society so people dont feel stigmatized for seeking services they need. My heart goes out to the young girls family and friends. A tragedy like this could happen in any of our families.