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Mental Health Rights Mental Health America

(1 days ago) As an organization, MHA is committed to the principles of human and civil rights inherent to the concept of equal justice under the law. This includes the rights of persons with mental health and substance use conditions to: liberty and autonomy, protection from seclusion and restraint, community inclusion. … See more

https://mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-rights

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Ethical Practices and Legal Challenges in Mental Health Research

(3 days ago) WEBEthical Practices and Legal Challenges in Mental Health Research. Considerations of justice and concern for well-being support conducting mental health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7747337/

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Special Report: Ethical Decision-Making in Contemporary …

(8 days ago) WEBMental health professionals need a new set of skills, including the ability to mediate disputes, negotiate power sharing, manage more complex legal situations, and …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2022.1.22

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Mental health and the law: An overview and need to develop and

(3 days ago) WEBIn addition, various other stakeholders who need regular sensitization and training in issues relating to mental health include law enforcement agencies, judiciary, advocates, and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5282613/

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Clinical and Social Contexts of Ethical Issues in Mental …

(5 days ago) WEBPsychiatry is a critical yet often neglected area of medicine. Although mental health and substance use disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide [1], World Health Organization (WHO) statistics …

https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/clinical-and-social-contexts-ethical-issues-mental-health-care/2016-06

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Mental health, human rights, and legal capacity - The Lancet

(3 days ago) WEBIn September, 2021, our edited volume Mental Health, Human Rights and Legal Capacity was published.1 The book takes an interdisciplinary approach to engage …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00463-6/fulltext

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Mental Health and the Law - AMA Journal of Ethics

(4 days ago) WEBMental Health and the Law. In caring for those with mental illness, physicians often find their guiding ethical principles in conflict with one another. Mental illness can impair a patient’s capacity to give informed …

https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/issue/mental-health-and-law

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Mental health, human rights and legislation

(5 days ago) WEB1.3 Mental health law and human rights 13 1.4 The international human rights framework 16 reducing stigma and discrimination around mental health issues and promoting …

https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/WHO-OHCHR-Mental-health-human-rights-and-legislation_web.pdf

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Chapter 5 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Mental Health Care

(5 days ago) WEBThe Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements states, “The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient.” [1] This chapter …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK590032/

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Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Professionals: A

(4 days ago) WEBEthics-related issues are gaining complexity and becoming very vital for current-day mental health professionals. Yet, these issues are inadequately addressed in the …

https://jaapl.org/content/34/4/566

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Autonomy, liberty, and risk: The ethical and legal challenges of

(3 days ago) WEBChanging attitudes towards patient autonomy is reflected in the proposed changes to the Mental Health Act (MHA 1983) in England & Wales, with the …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00258024221099691

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Nursing care in mental health: Human rights and ethical issues

(7 days ago) WEBMental health nurses seem to have difficulty engaging with the ethical issues in mental health, and generally are dealing with acts of paternalism and with the …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0969733020952102

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Who’s the Boss? Ethical Dilemmas in the Treatment of Children …

(6 days ago) WEBEthical Issues Regarding Consent and Assent. Physicians caring for minors increasingly distinguish between assenting to treatment and giving informed …

https://focus.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.focus.20210037

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Legal Issues in Mental Health Relevant to Acute Care Practice

(2 days ago) WEBAbstract. Acute care frequently involves that care of patients with mental illness. In some circumstances the mental illness, such as depression, delirium, and …

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-68570-6_21

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Ethical challenges and legal issues for mental health professionals

(5 days ago) WEBMental health professionals frequently work with family caregivers in the provision of psychotherapy services to individuals with serious mental illness. To address the need …

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2016-44336-005

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Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist

(Just Now) WEBMental health and the legal system are intertwined in complex ways. Learn how psychology can help navigate the challenges and opportunities of law and justice.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/balanced/201905/mental-health-and-the-legal-system

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Hot Topics: Mental Health Issues: Law and Legislation

(2 days ago) WEBCrime, Punishment, and Mental Illness by Patricia Erickson; Steven Erickson. Call Number: Library Third Floor Stacks RA1151 .E72 2008. ISBN: …

https://libguides.sau.edu/mentalhealth/law

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Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychotherapy - PMC - National Center …

(3 days ago) WEBThese facts need to be discussed in detail, and the client should be appraised about the same. American Counselling Association, National Board for …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9122134/

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Mental Health and Well-Being Challenges in Law Firms

(1 days ago) WEBStigma prevents legal professionals from seeking help with mental health or substance abuse issues Transforming law firm culture to better support well-being will …

https://www.reuters.com/practical-law-the-journal/legalindustry/mental-health-well-being-challenges-law-firms-2023-03-01/

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Pennsylvania Justices Mull Liability Under Mental Health - Law.com

(8 days ago) WEBRiley Brennan. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is mulling a decision if health care providers can be held liable under the Mental Health Procedures Act for …

https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/05/15/justices-consider-health-care-providers-liability-for-denied-care-under-the-mental-health-procedures-act/

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How a Young Lawyer’s Mental Health Journey Fuels Her Advocacy …

(7 days ago) WEBThe culture needs to improve—not just for disabled people, but for everyone. Some clear examples of parts of the legal profession that may impact mental …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/14/how-a-young-lawyers-mental-health-journey-fuels-her-advocacy-work

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More Than 80,000 People in Illinois Have Guns Despite Being …

(Just Now) WEBIn Illinois, 114,000 people are banned from owning guns because of legal tangles or mental health issues — three-quarters of them haven’t surrendered their …

https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/20/more-80000-people-illinois-have-guns-despite-being-banned-legal-or-mental-health-issues

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Advocacy Groups Aim To Tackle Mental Health, Heart Issues …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Arc of the United States said it will work with the United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UnitedHealth Group, to improve mental health for people with …

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/05/21/advocacy-groups-aim-to-tackle-mental-health-heart-issues-among-those-with-idd/30889/

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Legal and Ethical Aspects of Mental Health Care - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBThe Mental Healthcare Act 2017 (MHCA 2017),[] explicitly talks about the rights of patients with mental illness (PWMI) and lays down the ethical and legal responsibilities of …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6436399/

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HealthPartners’ Teen Leadership Council focuses on mental health

(6 days ago) WEBThe group’s recent focus on adolescent mental health came about because members believe it is an issue that impacts all young people. “It has really been on their …

https://www.minnpost.com/mental-health-addiction/2024/05/healthpartners-teen-leadership-council-chooses-to-focus-on-youth-mental-health/

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DIFS Director Anita Fox Issues Statement After Governor Whitmer …

(8 days ago) WEB“Mental health care is just as important as physical health care and I am pleased that the Governor has signed legislation that will help Michiganders get the care …

https://www.michigan.gov/difs/news-and-outreach/press-releases/2024/05/21/difs-director-anita-fox-issues-statement-after-governor-whitmer-signs-states-health-parity-law

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Peru classifies transgender identities as 'mental health problems' …

(1 days ago) WEBMay 20, 2024, 8:47 AM PDT. By Joe Kottke. LGBTQ advocates in Peru protested in the capital city of Lima last week after the Health Ministry issued a new law …

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/peru-classifies-transgender-identities-mental-health-problems-new-law-rcna152936

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