Have you ever had to deal with a clinically insane person? What was it that made you get involved?

@Starcrossed Not any of them? I encounter some street people who clearly don't want to be approached, but others who welcome a friendly hi or even a chat. I think having your humanity acknowledged is as necessary as eating and sleeping... and the street people go crazy because everyone pretends they're invisible. But I'm a rank amateur with a bit of anecdotal evidence, and I would defer to any knowledge and experience you'd care to share.

@MissPriscillaPrim obviously if one offer's a greeting we will small chat back. He really tried to protect his privacy though, especially our child from patients even knowing we exist because some can be dangerous with stalking or violence.

*I was speaking specifically about seeing his former patients not mentally ill in general. ...though there are certain personality disorders we'll avoid or be guarded around if we know or suspect someone has them.

[@MissPriscillaPrim "and the street people go crazy because everyone pretends they're invisible" As an advocate for the homeless and a case worker for years..I know you are right about that...no doubt