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Letters: Lawmakers should have heard mental health advocates

(9 days ago) WebMay 2 was Behavioral Health Day at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. This is an annual event where patients, family members, practitioners and advocates congregate at the Capitol around

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2022 Louisiana Laws Revised Statutes Title 28 - Mental Health

(Just Now) Web2022 Louisiana Laws Revised Statutes Title 28 - Mental Health. Previous Next TITLE 28. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. CHAPTER 1. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LAW DELIVERY OF …

https://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/2022/revised-statutes/title-28/

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Louisiana’s Children Mental Health Lawsuit, A.A., et al. v. Phillips

(Just Now) WebOn May 25, 2021, U.S. District Court Judge, Brian A. Jackson, certified a case filed in federal district court in the Middle District of Louisiana, A.A. et al. v. Phillips (case …

https://disabilityrightsla.org/louisianas-children-mental-health-lawsuit-a-a-et-al-v-phillips-et-al-class-notice-posted/

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SPLC sues Louisiana for ‘nonexistent’ mental health …

(7 days ago) WebThe lack of quality mental health treatment for children in Louisiana is part of a national crisis, according to the American Psychological Association. As many as 20 percent (about 15 million) of …

https://www.splcenter.org/news/2019/11/07/splc-sues-louisiana-nonexistent-mental-health-services-medicaid-eligible-children-and

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Louisiana Severe Mental Illness Information, Laws, & Helpful …

(4 days ago) WebBelow is some information about how these dollars are spent and compares to other state spending. SMHA expenditures. $882,517,485. Percentage of expenditures for state …

https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/map_directory/louisiana/

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Louisiana mental health patients hope to join lawsuit over blocked

(7 days ago) WebLouisiana mental health patients hope to join lawsuit over blocked treatment facility. A stop work order is seen on a door at the site that would house the …

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/patients-hope-to-join-suit-over-mental-treatment-facility/article_30d86744-5268-11ee-a778-e310ef7b6455.html

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Groups Sue Louisiana over Poor Mental Health Services …

(4 days ago) WebThe lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court of the Middle District of Louisiana, describes how Louisiana knowingly fails to provide Medicaid-eligible children and families with access to intensive home …

https://healthlaw.org/news/groups-sue-louisiana-over-poor-mental-health-services-for-children/

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Federal Judge Approves Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Children …

(7 days ago) WebNEW ORLEANS, La. – U.S. District Court Judge Brian A. Jackson ruled last week that a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s failure to provide intensive home and …

https://www.splcenter.org/presscenter/federal-judge-approves-class-action-lawsuit-behalf-children-mental-health-needs

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Mental Health Reporting Laws in Louisiana Giffords

(9 days ago) WebMental Health Reporting in Louisiana. Last updated December 31, 2023 . Federal law generally prohibits possession of firearms and ammunition by people who …

https://giffords.org/lawcenter/state-laws/mental-health-reporting-in-louisiana/

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Class action for lawsuit claiming abuse at a Lousiana prison

(7 days ago) WebPublished 11:36 AM PDT, September 20, 2021. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal lawsuit in which several inmates at a north Louisiana state prison allege harsh …

https://apnews.com/article/health-prisons-louisiana-lawsuits-mental-health-bb9628c152e5b06a2aaa02eb8af5ba9a

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Louisiana's Mental Health Advocacy Service – & Child Advocacy …

(7 days ago) WebEstablished by the state legislature in 1977 as part of its reform of mental health law, MHAS has eight regional offices. In 2006, the Child Advocacy Program (CAP) was established …

https://mhas.louisiana.gov/

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Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature

(3 days ago) WebFailure to conduct an examination prior to the execution of the certificate will be evidence of gross negligence. NOTE: Paragraph (B) (1) as amended by Acts 2023, …

https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=85245

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2020 Louisiana Laws Revised Statutes Title 28 - Mental Health §54

(6 days ago) WebJustia Free Databases of US Laws, Codes & Statutes. RS 54 - Judicial commitment; procedure. A. The department or any person of legal age may file with the court a …

https://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/2020/revised-statutes/title-28/rs-54/

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Mental Health Services La Dept. of Health - Louisiana …

(6 days ago) WebThe Office of Behavioral Health provides statewide authority and accountability for all behavioral healthcare, including mental health treatment services, for Louisiana …

https://ldh.la.gov/page/mental-health-services

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Judge blasts treatment of mentally ill at Louisiana prison

(Just Now) WebPublished 2:24 PM PDT, November 3, 2022. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana prison’s treatment of its mentally ill prisoners — including inadequate care, …

https://apnews.com/article/health-prisons-louisiana-lawsuits-mental-863e76a73bc05417fe3d95b0dfd8037b

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A Selection of Louisiana Mental Health Laws from Title 28

(6 days ago) WebPage 1 of 18 A Selection of Louisiana Mental Health Laws from Title 28 [See Juvenile & DV notes at the end] EXAMINATION, ADMISSION, COMMITMENT, & TREATMENT of …

https://drewlawbooks.com/SelectionOfLouisianaMentalHealthLawsFromTitle28.pdf

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RS 28:53 — Admission by emergency certificate; extension - Justia …

(3 days ago) WebThere is a newer version of the Louisiana Laws . 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Other previous versions. View our newest version here. 2011 Louisiana Laws Revised …

https://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/2011/rs/title28/rs28-53/

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Mental Health Rehabilitation La Dept. of Health

(2 days ago) WebContact Person. 628 N. 4th Street, 4th Floor. Baton Rouge, LA 70802. [email protected]. The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes …

https://ldh.la.gov/page/mental-health-rehabilitation

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Mental/Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse - Louisiana …

(9 days ago) WebThe Louisiana Mental Health Law for children says that a child can be admitted to a treatment facility by their parent or tutor, or if those people are absent by a caretaker. A …

https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/695

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State of Louisiana Louisiana Department of Health Office of …

(9 days ago) Webpsychologist, medical psychologist, or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner may issue a telephone order for seclusion or restraint, if such order is indicated. (4) Written …

https://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/BehavioralHealth/MentalHealthLawForms/OBH%2016%20Rights%20of%20Patient%20(2%20pages).pdf

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Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature

(4 days ago) WebHealthcare information; records. A. (1) Each health care provider shall furnish each patient, upon request of the patient, a copy of any information related in any way to the patient …

https://legis.la.gov/Legis/law.aspx?d=964709

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These Child Sex Abuse Victims Had an Opportunity to Get Justice.

(5 days ago) WebThe Louisiana Supreme Court Took It Away. 20 states have passed laws granting look-back windows for victims of child sexual abuse His mental health issues …

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/05/louisiana-supreme-court-lookback-window/

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Louisiana is first state to classify abortion drugs as controlled

(1 days ago) WebA group of nearly 270 Louisiana physicians, health care providers and medical students signed a letter to the bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Thomas Pressly, …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/24/politics/louisiana-abortion-drugs-controlled-substances-law/index.html

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Louisiana House passes bill to make abortion pills a controlled

(8 days ago) WebThe Louisiana House approved a bill Tuesday that would add two medications commonly used to induce abortions to the state’s list of controlled dangerous …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/louisiana-passes-bill-make-abortion-pills-controlled-dangerous-substan-rcna153052

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Explainer-What Does Louisiana's New Abortion Pill Law Mean for …

(7 days ago) WebUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you …

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-05-25/explainer-what-does-louisianas-new-abortion-pill-law-mean-for-patients

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Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled …

(8 days ago) WebPam Belluck is a health and science reporter, covering a range of subjects, including reproductive health, long Covid, brain science, neurological disorders, mental …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/us/politics/louisiana-abortion-pills-controlled-substances.html

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WebIn April, New York City agreed to pay $28 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Nicholas Feliciano, a young man with a history of mental illness who …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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Select List of Resolved Cases Involving Mental Health Conditions …

(1 days ago) WebKaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., a managed health care provider (part of Kaiser Permanente organization) agreed to pay $130,000 to settle this ADA lawsuit in …

https://www.eeoc.gov/select-list-resolved-cases-involving-mental-health-conditions-under-ada-may-2022

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LDH to expand mental health provider workforce with new …

(9 days ago) WebIn Louisiana, the Health Resources and Services Administration estimates only 26% of mental health needs are being met. At the same time, the number of adults …

https://www.ldh.la.gov/news/provisional-licensure

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Louisiana lawmakers pass bill making abortion pills controlled

(7 days ago) WebLouisiana lawmakers have approved a first-of-its-kind bill that would classify two abortion-inducing drugs as a controlled and dangerous substance. The final Senate …

https://apnews.com/article/abortion-pills-louisiana-legislature-controlled-substance-06ea3e8df86b72b473efe8fc71054ddf

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Peru classifies transgender identities as 'mental health problems' …

(1 days ago) WebLGBTQ advocates in Peru protested in the capital city of Lima last week after the Health Ministry issued a new law that deemed transgender people as having …

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

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DOJ lawsuit: City of Anoka discriminated against residents with …

(Just Now) WebThe city of Anoka discriminated against individuals with mental health disabilities, discouraging tenants from making emergency service calls for fear of …

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/05/21/doj-lawsuit-city-of-anoka-discriminated-against-residents-with-mental-health-disabilities

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Sheppard Pratt’s psychiatric urgent care centers improve access to

(5 days ago) WebLaura Eskander is the service chief for Sheppard Pratt’s psychiatric urgent care centers. The centers offer an alternative to hospital emergency rooms for those …

https://thedailyrecord.com/2024/05/27/sheppard-pratts-psychiatric-urgent-care-centers-improve-access-to-mental-health-care-in-maryland/

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When it comes to children's mental health, tougher action on …

(4 days ago) WebThe SA government announces what it says is an "ambitious" first step to protect children from social media and its harmful impacts on their mental health, but …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-24/social-media-ban-children-under-16-government/103885784

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Federal Court certifies class-action lawsuit against military over

(Just Now) WebOTTAWA — The Federal Court has certified another class-action lawsuit against the Canadian Armed Forces filed by a man who says he faced discrimination and …

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/05/21/federal-court-certifies-class-action-lawsuit-against-military-over-mental-health/

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