Mental Health

News Roundup 1-21-2022

General News Sources: Oldest person in the US reportedly dies at 115 Supreme Court declines to hear case of Delphi…

3 years ago

Arc of the United States Virtual Program Library

The Arc of the United States has posted more than 40 video programs designed to provide online activities for individuals…

3 years ago

Involuntary Hospitalization and Treatment of Involuntary Patients

The procedure commonly referred to as a “1013” is governed by O.C.G.A. Title 37, Chapter 3 (§ 37-3-41 et seq).*…

3 years ago

Psychiatric Advance Directives

As Psychiatric Advance Directive allows an individual to designate who would make mental health decisions for the patient in the…

3 years ago

Combating Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Suicide Risk

On September 1, 2021, the Administration for Community Living posted a guest blog titled "BE WITH: Combating Social Isolation, Loneliness,…

3 years ago

Unnecessary Institutionalization Prohibited: OLMSTEAD V. L. C. (98-536) 527 U.S. 581 (1999)

In Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999), the Supreme Court turned treatment for individuals with special needs on its…

4 years ago