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L.A. County ordered to assume guardianship of elderly murder suspect
Over the objections of Los Angeles County mental health officials, a judge on Thursday ordered an 86-year-old murder defendant to remain in the government's care and not be released to a family member. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Norman Shapiro...
Tags: Sleep Deprivation, Safety of Citizens, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges
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Specialty courts in Lake and Cook counties help keep veterans and people with mental health problems out of trouble, officials say
Nicholas Rodriquez did not know Seneka Harrington three years ago, but both of their lives were spinning out of control. They were in serious trouble following arrests on various felony charges. Rodriquez, now 22, had recently left the Navy. After an...
Tags: Crimes, Addiction, Cook County Government, Justice System, Substance Abuse
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State chief justice: Follow law on mental health reporting
— The chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, citing "gun-related tragedies" and the state's debate over concealed carry, emphasized in a memo to judges throughout Illinois this week that the state must be notified when they determine a...
Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Gun Control, Pat Quinn, Interior Policy, Kwame Raoul
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Prosecutor: Monk charged in attempted child luring may have mental health issues
Special to the TribuneA Benedictine monk charged with trying to lure a far north suburban girl into his car may have “mental health issues,” a prosecutor said in a Lake County Circuit Court today. Thomas Chmura, 57, who resides at St. Benedict's Abbey in Benet...Tags: Lawyers, Justice System, Behavioral Conditions, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution
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Michigan Democrats introduce expanded background checks for gun sales, mental health parity
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan House Democrats are introducing legislation aimed at reducing gun violence in Michigan, including expanding background checks for gun purchases. Reps. Jim Townsend of Royal Oak, Vicki Barnett of Farmington Hills and... -
Community notes Wednesday, May 8
Birth A daughter, Abigayle Hukill, was born to Richard and Michelle Hukill of Levering at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Abby weighed 6 pounds, 2.6 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long at birth. Her siblings are...
Tags: Mother's Day, Salads, Sexual Assault, Assault, Lutheranism
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Vets At Risk Of Suicide Not Getting Adequate Post-Discharge Care: Report
The Hartford CourantNearly a third of veterans deemed at high risk for suicide don't receive the recommended follow-up care after they've been discharged from Veterans Health Administration inpatient mental health facilities, according to a new report from the VA inspector...Tags: West Haven, Health and Medical Professionals, Barbara Boxer, Veterans Affairs, Behavioral Conditions
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Center promotes emotional well-being
Name: Emily Rosen Residence: Boca Raton Birthplace: New York City Family: Husband, Irwin; two sons, Chip and Jerry; two grandchildren Career: Teacher, counselor, editor and instructor of Memories, Milestones and Memoirs: A Writing Workshop in Boca...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Behavioral Conditions, Family, Human Interest
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State Announces Initiative To Improve Mental Health Reporting To NICS
The Hartford CourantBefore Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and wounded 17 more at Virginia Tech in 2007, he was able to purchase firearms because his mental health history had not been reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Now, using federal...Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Gun Control, Seung-Hui Cho, Interior Policy, Mayors Against Illegal Guns
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Medicaid has mixed record on improving health for poor, study says
WASHINGTON — As state leaders debate whether to expand their Medicaid programs next year under President Obama’s healthcare law, new research suggests the government insurance plan for the poor has only a mixed record of improving health....
Tags: Lotteries, John McCain, High Blood Pressure, Science and Technology, Government Health Care
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Hundreds rally for mental health at Mich. Capitol
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Hundreds of people have gathered at the state Capitol to urge Michigan lawmakers to support funding for mental programs and local community mental health facilities. The state's 46 Community Mental Health agencies hosted the...Tags: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Conditions, Health
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Here is the latest Michigan news from The Associated Press
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Members of the Legislature are balking at Governor Rick Snyder's request to give about $10 million to the office that helps cities and school districts under state financial control. That office has been given $20 million since...Tags: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rick Snyder, Nuclear Power, Entergy Corporation, Health
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