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Should Patients with Mental Illnesses Be Held Without Consent?

The passing of the bill was considered a victory for the mental health community, but advocates are worried about loopholes that could be used against patients. Here are the bill’s pros and cons.

When the Senate finally passed the Mental Health Bill on May 2, 2017, it was considered a win for the mental health community. The House passed a similar, unnumbered bill on May 10, and it is currently up for plenary. If it ...

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