The court is already working with participants dealing with severe mental illness to get them help instead of jail time. Judge Gerald Skahan has been holding court since early last month, but Tuesday, state and local leaders …
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Crucial New Genetic Discovery Made About Schizophrenia – PsyBlog
The research involved 700 people who had schizophrenia and donated their brains for research after their deaths. Scientist have made a major breakthrough in the understanding of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a very …
City of Chicago Announces Reforms to Address Crisis Interventions …
Persons with mental illnesses face enormous stigma. The City of Chicago's intention to train first responders, dispatchers and 911 operators, and police officers on mental health awareness will go a long way towards ensuring …
Saskatchewan Mental Health Services Legislation Amended …
In December 2013, we posted about proposed amendments to Saskatchewan's mental health services legislation, which were aimed at improving the delivery of, and access to, mental health services in the province.
Ohio seeks to boost early childhood mental health services …
Officials set aside $9.1 million for the initiative in the state's two-year budget, which will benefit 75 counties, according to the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The funds allow for up to 64 mental health …