California Law Aspires to Improve Mental Health
Clip: 12/26/2012 | 10m 15s
California Law That Aspires to Improve Mental Health Raises Coercion Concerns
In the wake of several recent shootings, politicians and commentators have called for improved mental health screening and treatment. Spencer Michels reports on a program in California called "Laura's Law," an unfunded mandate that has proven difficult to implement and has drawn concern about involuntary treatment for patients.
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California Law Aspires to Improve Mental Health
Clip: 12/26/2012 | 10m 15s
In the wake of several recent shootings, politicians and commentators have called for improved mental health screening and treatment. Spencer Michels reports on a program in California called "Laura's Law," an unfunded mandate that has proven difficult to implement and has drawn concern about involuntary treatment for patients.
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