Mad in America

MAY 2, 2025

Kathy Hochul shored up her public safety agenda this week when state lawmakers agreed to loosen the legal standard for involuntary commitment of the mentally ill a major victory for the Democrat and a sign that political winds on the issue are shifting to the center. From Politico : “ALBANY, New York Gov.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 7, 2023

There are some hopeful threads, including a lived experience-led residential service and a legislated opt-out advocacy service, run by Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) , a government-funded organisation that has demonstrated exemplary practices in supporting consumer rights, dignity and autonomy.

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NAMI

MARCH 18, 2025

This blog post is dedicated to Kimberlys partner of 22 years, who died in 2024. When Kimberly was released from prison, she met him at a homeless shelter where he was volunteering, and he served Kimberly her first meal out of prison.

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Centre for Mental Health

APRIL 24, 2025

It is notable that financial instability linked to discrimination in employment, housing, and access to education can be a relentless stressor, compounding feelings of insecurity, and exacerbating poor mental health, including for older people. Conclusions The stakes have never been higher.

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Mad in America

APRIL 26, 2025

History of P&As and PAIMI Funding The Protection and Advocacy system was established federally in the 1970s to create state-level organizations with special investigative and legal powers to uphold the rights of people with physical or intellectual disabilities. Yet she had no idea what a P&A was. higher court rulings.

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