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Bill would change how hospitals discharge involuntarily committed people
A bill in the Iowa House would require hospitals to follow a specific care plan before discharging a person who was ...
New guidance lays out when B.C. doctors can and can’t use involuntary treatment
The new guidance is meant to inform healthcare providers on the circumstances under which the Mental Health Act can be used ...
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How does it feel to be involuntarily committed? NY advocates condemn Gov. Hochul plan
The governor has argued that expanding involuntary commitment would boost public safety, but opponents say it infringes on ...
‘Involuntarily unemployed’ can get monthly payouts by going for activities that boost job chances
They can get up to $6,000 over six months if they complete activities such as going for career coaching. Read more at ...
freedommag3d
Florida’s Baker Act Leaves Trail of Harm for Involuntarily Committed Veterans
The ease of being involuntarily committed under Florida law discourages many veterans from seeking help. Jordan Hunkin’s ...
WMUR21d
NH lawmakers again try to pass bill to report involuntary commitments to background check system
BUT NEW HAMPSHIRE IS ONE OF THREE STATES THAT DOES NOT REPORT TO THE BACKGROUND CHECK DATABASE IF A PERSON HAS BEEN INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED TO A PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY. <14;43;24;10 "SENATE BILL 144 ...
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How does it feel to be involuntarily committed? NY advocates condemn Gov. Hochul plan
Evelyn Graham-Nyaasi knows what it’s like to be involuntarily committed for mental health treatment. The Manhattan resident, who has bipolar disorder, recalled that in 2018, someone in her home ...