Proposed Amendment to Mental Hygiene Law Defeated
By Anne DoxPublished: April 9, 2008
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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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The Informed Constituent: BACK TO THE DARK AGES
By George EbertPublished: August 8, 2006
Print EmailTwo bills have quietly passed through the Assembly and Senate that have thousands of mental health representatives and advocates concerned. On August 3rd, several members of the Mental Patients Liberation Alliance held a press conference at the State Capitol to increase public awareness and gain support in opposition of the bills. The people who will immediately be affected by the new legislation are currently behind the locked doors of treatment facilities, most likely unaware of the legislation and unable to voice objections.
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