Involuntary Commitment Mental Health Health

Involuntary Commitment Mental Health Health

Involuntary commitment is a sensitive and controversial subject in mental health. Often family members, friends, law enforcement, or mental health professionals feel that this is necessary for the safety of the individual or others. On the other hand, for the person who may be committed, this can be an additional terrifying situation, that adds to what ever other pain and suffering they may be feeling, and it is a situation in which one loses their rights. This category is intended to present both sides of this issue so that all may be better educated on both the good and the abuse that can occur.

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How to Avoid Mental Health Conservatorship? - Explaining the Lanterman Petris Short act, how it can be used to put persons under conservatorship, and how to avoid this.
Psychiatric Advance Directive - If you are concerned that you may be subject to involuntary psychiatric commitment or treatment at some future time, you can prepare a legal document in advance to express your choices about treatment.
Law Project for Psychiatric Rights - A tax-exempt charity devoted to protecting people from the harm and abuse from forced psychiatric drugging resulting in emotional and physical damage.
The Case of Spencer Day - His story sheds new light on causes of violence and crime in our society.

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