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Mental health courts can struggle to live up to their promise : …

(Just Now) WebWell-intentioned mental health courts can struggle to live up to their goals. Mental health courts have sprung up around the country. GAINESVILLE, Ga. — In …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/21/1219628362/well-intentioned-mental-health-courts-can-struggle-to-live-up-to-their-goals

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Rise of US Mental Health Courts Highlighted in 'Any Given Day

(5 days ago) WebHannah Brem of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JURIST's News Managing Editor, and Elizabeth Haigh of the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of …

https://www.jurist.org/commentary/2022/07/hannah-brem-elizabeth-haigh-any-given-day-mental-health-courts/

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New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in

(3 days ago) WebSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — An alternative mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness has received more than 100 petitions …

https://apnews.com/article/california-mental-health-court-homelessness-4e286c1d1ad0af6d838a3fd22bf82287

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A New Approach for People With Severe Mental Illness

(Just Now) WebDemocrats and Republicans are asking the Supreme Court for the authority to clear homeless encampments. In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams has pushed to …

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/29/us/state-courts-mental-illness.html

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New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in

(3 days ago) WebSACRAMENTO — An alternative mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness has received more than 100 petitions since …

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/12/03/new-california-mental-health-court-sees-more-than-100-petitions-in-first-two-months/

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New California Mental Health Court Sees More Than 100 Petitions …

(4 days ago) WebSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — An alternative mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness has received more than 100 petitions …

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2023-12-01/new-california-mental-health-court-sees-more-than-100-petitions-in-first-two-months

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California's controversial CARE Court brings mental health - CBS …

(3 days ago) WebUnder CARE Court, judges can order people to get help, with counties required to provide aid. Critics argue the California mental health care program is costly …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/care-court-california-mental-illness-courtroom-plan-60-minutes-transcript/

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At new mental health courts in California, judges - Health News …

(2 days ago) WebVeronica Kelley, behavioral health director for Orange County, will oversee mental health outreach and care provided through the local CARE Court, launching …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/npr-health/2023-09-20/at-new-mental-health-courts-in-california-judges-will-be-able-to-mandate-treatment

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Mental Health Courts Mental Health America

(5 days ago) WebSimilar to other specialized court systems such as drug courts and veterans’ courts, mental health courts are an alternative to navigating the criminal justice system for …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-courts

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How California’s CARE Court will address mental illness - Los …

(1 days ago) WebSept. 15, 2022 1:20 PM PT. California has a new statewide approach to treatment for people struggling with serious mental illness: the CARE Court. The program connects people in …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-15/how-care-court-program-will-work-for-mentally-ill

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California's New Mental Health Court Rolls Out to High …

(2 days ago) WebLos Angeles County will begin its program Dec. 1. The state estimates roughly 1,800 to 3,100 people could be eligible in the first seven counties. Los Angeles could …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-10-02/californias-new-mental-health-court-rolls-out-to-high-expectations-and-uncertainty

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Homelessness: San Mateo County to launch mental health 'CARE …

(7 days ago) WebA homeless encampment under a pedestrian bridge near Highway 101 in Redwood City, Calif., on Thursday, Jan 27, 2011. (John Green/Staff) San Mateo County …

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/05/17/san-mateo-county-to-launch-mental-health-care-court-to-bring-homeless-people-off-street/

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WebNorthJersey.com. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency departments under a …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/08/22/new-jersey-mental-health-crisis-law-alarms-social-service-groups-involuntary-confinement-hospitals/70623537007/

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California CARE Court takes aim at severe mental illness - CBS News

(1 days ago) WebAbout 1 in 4 has a serious mental illness. The Newsom administration believes CARE Court, which is not restricted to those experiencing homelessness, will …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-care-court-mental-health-plan-60-minutes/

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Mental Health Courts Program News Bureau of Justice Assistance

(1 days ago) WebNews. With BJA support, the Council of State Governments Justice Center has launched Developing a Mental Health Court: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum, a free, …

https://bja.ojp.gov/program/mental-health-courts-program/news

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NY1 Investigation: An inside look at mental health court

(5 days ago) WebAccording to a court transcript for Sept. 29, 2022 in New York Supreme Court, Tavira’s public defender said his client “does suffer from mental health and …

https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/public-safety/2023/01/17/ny1-investigation--the-barriers-to-getting-into-mental-health-court

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Psychiatry.org - Examining Mental Health Courts

(7 days ago) WebExamining Mental Health Courts. February 19, 2021. Patients and Families. People with mental illness are more likely to be arrested, to be denied or unable to pay …

https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/examining-mental-health-courts

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Yolo County Mental Health Diversion Court celebrates 4 graduates

(6 days ago) WebMay 19, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. The Mental Health Diversion Court celebrated the graduation of four participants earlier this week bringing the total number of graduations …

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/05/19/yolo-county-mental-health-diversion-court-celebrates-4-graduates/

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Judge Juan Merchan runs a mental health court when he's not …

(5 days ago) WebThe mental health court currently handles nearly 70 cases while budgeted for 50 a year, coordinator Amber Petitt-Cifarelli said. About 100 participants successfully …

https://apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-criminal-trial-judge-merchan-c227f5eab200cccffb19ed931b4dac92

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New task force prescribes mental health support to curb - NBC …

(2 days ago) WebPerinatal depression affects as many as 20% of women in the United States during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or both, according to studies. In some states, …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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Systems Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(2 days ago) WebCommunity Health Law Project 4 Commerce Place Mount Holly, NJ 08060 (609) 261-3453 Community Health Law Project 35 Journal Square, Suite 827 Jersey City, NJ 07306 …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Systems_Advocacy.pdf

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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WebHHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers. Launched 988, with more than 9.5 million calls received since July 2022. Under this administration, HHS …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-mental-health-accomplishments-numbers.html

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Does Mindfulness Training Lead to Better Mental Health?

(3 days ago) WebTo the Editor: Your article cites research findings that among young people mindfulness training did not have the expected positive effect on mental health. In some …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/opinion/mindfulness-mental-health.html

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Bergen County Community Mental Health Resource List

(6 days ago) WebMental Health Law Project (MHLP) Accepting referrals via telephone Building/courts are closed to public, with exception of emergent actions Postponing upcoming Social …

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/About_Bergen_County/News__Press/COVID/COVID-19_Community_Resources_04_23_2020.pdf

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Failing mental health service and courts overwhelm police, says

(7 days ago) WebPolice Scotland is “overwhelmed” by the “appalling” demands made on officers by failing mental health services and a court system that requires complete …

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/13/police-scotland-chief-jo-farrell-mental-health-service-courts

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Parents with Mental Illness and Child Custody Issues

(9 days ago) WebSome state laws cite mental illness as a condition that can lead to loss of custody or parental rights. Thus, parents with mental illness often avoid seeking mental …

https://www.healthyplace.com/parenting/parents-with-mental-illness/parents-with-mental-illness-and-child-custody-issues

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Administration releases maternal mental health plan - Roll Call

(4 days ago) WebThe fiscal 2023 omnibus spending law directed the Department of Health and Human Services to form an advisory committee focused on maternal mental health …

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/administration-releases-maternal-mental-health-plan/

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NJ Businesses Light Up Green for Mental Health Month

(Just Now) WebDelta Dental of NJ, Johnson & Johnson, Hackensack Medical Center and even the New Jersey State House Dome Join More than 35 Others. On May 14, 2024. More …

https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/nj-businesses-light-up-green-for-mental-health-month/

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