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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mayor Adams floats state bill to involuntarily hospitalize individuals for public substance use, amid reelection push | amNewYork

The Compassionate Interventions Act seeks to give city first responders the authority to involuntarily commit individuals who are an apparent risk to themselves or others due to drug or alcohol use to a hospital.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

When power can define madness': China accused of using mental health law to lock up critics

Zhang Po's story highlights ongoing abuses in China's mental health system, where involuntary hospitalization remains prevalent despite legal reforms.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Key changes to mental health law in new state budget gives the NYPD a go-ahead to truly help

New York's new mental health law expands the criteria for involuntary hospitalization to include inability to meet basic needs.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Key changes to mental health law in new state budget gives the NYPD a go-ahead to truly help

New York's new mental health law expands the criteria for involuntary hospitalization to include inability to meet basic needs.
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