Mental Health Matters

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Mental Health Law Section

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2024 Articles

European Congress Showcases Innovative Mental Health Treatments March 2024 A summary two mental health treatments that captured the attention of medical reporters following the 2023 European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress.
How to Properly Issue Subpoenas for Mental Health Records and Depositions By Scott D. Hammer & Courtney L. Wood April 2024 When issuing subpoenas for mental health records and depositions of mental health professionals, attorneys must strictly follow the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
Legislature Revises the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act By Joseph T. Monahan April 2024 Beginning January 1, 2024, an amendment to section 4 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act came into effect regarding persons entitled to inspect and copy a recipient's record.
Navigating a New (and Confusing) Law for Access to Mental Health Records By Matthew R. Davison April 2024 Of all the new laws that went into effect on January 1, 2024, the one to cause confusion and concern regarding access to records of mental health recipients is the amended Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
Top 10 Things Guardians and Their Attorneys Should Know About Mental Health Law By Mark B. Epstein March 2024 Summaries of the top 10 things attorneys ought to know about mental health law.