Mental health
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New guidance provided Quebec Appeal Court over forced hospitalizations
An elderly single woman spearheaded a significant advancement for the rights of people who are ordered to be hospitalized after the Quebec Court of Appeal considerably broadened the obligations of the courts and healthcare institutions. Continue reading
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Death shows lack of police training to deal with people in crisis
A 2017 fatal Montreal police shooting of a man underlined a lack of sufficient training to de-escalate situations when faced with people in the midst of a mental health crisis, found a Quebec coroner. Continue reading
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Law students hiding mental health issues and alcohol and drug use
A “significant percentage” of American law students are grappling with mental health and alcohol and drug problems, reveals a recent study, the first to assess alcohol and drug use among law students since 1991 and the first ever to assess prescription use or misuse, mental health issues, and help-seeking attitudes. More troubling is that law… Continue reading
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Mental health court launched, though skepticism lingers
The Montreal Municipal Court became the latest jurisdiction in Canada to launch a mental health court even though a coalition of local community organizations sought a moratorium and a study to examine the effectiveness of specialized courts for mentally ill people. Continue reading