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ELIZABETH KELLEY

WEBI am a criminal defense lawyer and I specialize in representing people with mental disabilities. I have fought for the rights of people with all types of issues: autism …

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Breaking The Stigma Of Mental Health In The Criminal Justice …

WEBWest Coast Elizabeth Kelley, Attorney at Law 2525 E 29th Ave., Ste. 10-B #225 Spokane, WA 99223

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBIn November 2019, a federal judge in California ruled that the U.S. government must provide mental health services to the thousands of migrant families that have been …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBChildren in rural counties across the country experience the same mental health issues as other children. Yet they don’t have the same access to mental health …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBAlthough there have been a number of advances toward acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals, it is still not easy for LGBTQ youth.

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Representing People with Mental Disabilities

WEBRepresenting People with Mental Disabilities: A Criminal Defense Lawyer's Best Practices Manual, was edited by Elizabeth Kelley. It contains chapters devoted to a variety of …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBFor individuals with mental disabilities, encounters with law enforcement can quickly escalate into serious situations. Issues with communication can exacerbate the problem.

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBThe New York Police Department is in the midst of a mental health crisis after another officer died by suicide.This latest death brings the total number of suicide deaths at the …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBThere is research that suggests that what we eat may not only affect our physical health but can have an impact on our mental health as well. We tend to separate the brain from …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBA report from California Health Policy Strategies indicates that the prevalence of mental illness in California jails is on the rise. The report analyzed data from 50 counties …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBAround 1 in 68 children in the United States is believed to have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ASD is an …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBSome young people experience mental health crises that can be confusing and alarming. In the case of psychotic episodes, not all young people receive the support they deserve. …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBDepression and anxiety occur at high rates among students. Whether it's dealing with the pressures of school and social life, or worrying about the state of the …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBLos Angeles County may make important changes to how it handles individuals in the criminal justice system. There was a $1.7 billion contract in place to build a new jail to …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBAccording to a 2017 study from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, inmates have higher rates of serious psychological distress than the general population of the United States. The …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects girls just as much as it affects boys. However, many girls with ADHD do not get the treatment they need as

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBFor over 5,000 years, practitioners have known the secret that yoga makes you feel better. It has become a popular way to increase strength, improve balance, and enhance flexibility.

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBThe United States has the worst rate of maternal deaths among developed countries. As a pregnant woman in the United States, you are more likely to die from …

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Mental Disability Blog

WEBAccording to a recent report, more than 90% of the youth incarcerated at Los Angeles County's Central Juvenile Hall have open mental health cases.This is a shocking …

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