Opinion: A new approach to mental health crises will save lives
A large number of law enforcement calls involving mental health result in injury or death.
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A large number of law enforcement calls involving mental health result in injury or death.
Three days after being released from a mental hospital, Joseph Reinig's body was found in Oceanside
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 23, 2021, signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1243, a bill which creates a new class of "anti-isolation" restraining orders in the state. These new...
On September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California AB 1194 amending numerous statutes pertaining to conservatorships. The following are highlights: Internet...
There can be tension between people with mental health challenges who want autonomy over their healthcare and medical providers or family members who believe it’s best to force treatment. How do the laws work, and how can people advocate for the best outcomes?