Homicide by Mentally Ill Falls, but Patient Suicide Rises in England
Homicide by mentally ill falls, but patient suicide rises in England
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The research team says safety efforts need to focus on patients receiving home treatment where there has been a rise in suicide deaths in… Continue reading
Pushing the Mentally Ill Into Prisons
Pushing the mentally ill into prisons
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State hospitals were under attack during this time for cruel and inhumane treatment of mentally ill patients, so state legislators believed funding this drug would save millions of dollars… Continue reading
Treatment Dollars Mishandled, Audit Finds
Treatment dollars mishandled, audit finds
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The New Mexico Human Services Department on Monday halted government funding to 15 providers who treat the mentally ill and substance abusers after an audit of their… Continue reading
Questionable Methods Used in Preparing Mentally Ill for Trial
Questionable Methods Used in Preparing Mentally Ill for Trial
Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison
… County District Attorney's Office. Legislators defend the practice. A jail-based program allows defendants “to quickly receive treatment in a county jail from a… Continue reading
Governor Branstad Vetoes Gambling Bill
Governor Branstad Vetoes Gambling Bill
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“This voluntary ban option is an important part of Iowa's laws relating to responsible gaming.” The governor also vetoed House File 569, which created new license classifications… Continue reading
Will Better Mental Health Care Decrease Mass Shootings?
Will better mental health care decrease mass shootings?
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The MacArthur Violence Risk Assessment Study found the same thing: Mentally ill people without a substance abuse problem were no more violent than others in their… Continue reading