The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, suggest that federal calls for increased use of coercive measures run counter to public opinion. New research finds that Americans across party lines are in support of alternatives to involuntary mental health treatment, contrasting a recent federal initiative for mandated treatment. The Trump administration has pushed for involuntary hospitalizations of people experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, and substance use problems. The researchers comprised a coalition of individuals from universities across the United States, led by Morgan Shields of the School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis. In comparison, the public is less supportive of involuntary policies, although Republicans report more support than others.”