Infusing Recovery into Mental Health Services
By People Across New York StatePublished: April 9, 2008
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EmailThis document has been prepared with extensive participation fromconsumers, survivors and ex-patients across New York State. This would nothave been possible without the willingness of these people to give of theirtime, knowledge and expertise. For this reason, first and foremost, ourdeepest thanks go to the 400 individuals who participated in the creation andrefinement of The White Paper.PEOPLe Inc., a mulit-county recipient-run program in New YorkState, was an invaluable part of this process as they patiently providedlogistical planning and dialogue set up for the "Creating a GrassrootsDemand for Quality" project.A special "thank you" is extended to Steve Miccio, ExecutiveDirector of PEOPLe, Inc. Read More...
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Proposed Amendment to Mental Hygiene Law Defeated
By Anne DoxPublished: April 9, 2008
Print EmailMany stakeholders of New York State's Mental Hygiene Law recently joined forces in a show of unprecedented solidarity. The effort successfully helped to defeat bills that would have amended legislation and allow for an increase in the use of restraints. In his veto of the Assembly Bill, Governor Pataki wrote: “I urge sponsors to work with all interested parties to develop a tailored approach that would overcome the concerns that have been raised regarding this version of the bill".
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New NYS OMH ECT Guidelines
By James RyePublished: April 8, 2008
Print EmailBackground: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a vital yet controversial treatment, especially when provided by court order and over objection, which has evoked considerable and important discussion among a broad constituency in New York State. In light of the ongoing debate regarding court ordered ECT, OMH offers this document to clarify its clinical and administrative thinking.
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