Advocating for Yourself to Better Advocate for Your Clients: The Taboo Topic of Self-CareBy Isabella MazzantiMental Health Law, February 2026Next time you may feel guilty about taking time for yourself and away from work, remember that you cannot be an effective advocate without self-care. In other words, self-care doesn’t compete with hard work, it protects it.
Beyond the Cubicle, Behind the Bruises: Domestic Violence and Women in the WorkplaceBy Judge Megan GoldishMental Health Law, February 2026Employers can play a key role in detecting and protecting against domestic violence, which becomes especially important in the age of COVID when remote work became more dominant. Recent legislation has paved the way for workplace strategies to reduce the impact of DV, but employers can also implement policies to advance this goal.
Getting Help: It’s OKAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2025Resources for lawyers who are struggling with substance abuse issues or mental health conditions.
Getting Help: It’s OKFederal Taxation, September 2025Resources for lawyers who are struggling with substance abuse issues or mental health conditions.
The Combined Guardianship and Mental Health Docket, or Calendar 20, Segregates Some of the Trees From the ForestBy Ann KrasuskiElder Law, August 2025The author of the companion article has not identified a problem that a combined docket solves. No doubt, the Mental Health Code (Code) and adult guardianship under the Probate Act address and strive to solve issues people face. Yet, as the author discusses, there are still shortcomings. But after several pages discussing gaps in mental health care and problems families face, she has not identified how establishing a combined docket solves any shortcomings or how it benefits respondents.
The Combined Guardianship and Mental Health Docket, or Calendar 20, Segregates Some of the Trees From the ForestBy Ann KrasuskiMental Health Law, July 2025The author of the companion article has not identified a problem that a combined docket solves. No doubt, the Mental Health Code (Code) and adult guardianship under the Probate Act address and strive to solve issues people face. Yet, as the author discusses, there are still shortcomings. But after several pages discussing gaps in mental health care and problems families face, she has not identified how establishing a combined docket solves any shortcomings or how it benefits respondents.
Editor’s NoteBy Sandra BlakeMental Health Law, July 2025A note from the Mental Health Matters Editor, Sandra Blake, regarding the proposed Pilot Project.
Effectuating the Illinois Mental Health Task Force Action PlanMental Health Law, September 2024The Illinois Supreme Court's Special Advisory Committee for Justice and Mental Health Planning reinforces the National Center for State Courts' mantra: Lead, Examine, Educate, Advocate through notable 2024 activities.
Getting Help: It’s OKFederal Civil Practice, August 2024Resources for lawyers who are struggling with substance abuse issues or mental health conditions.
Getting Help: It’s OKGovernment Lawyers, August 2024Resources for lawyers who are struggling with substance abuse issues or mental health conditions.
Mental Health – The Key to the KingdomBy Robert E. Wells, Jr.Mental Health Law, May 2024Mental health plays a large role in our everyday lives and, although often underfunded, various federal and state programs are intended promote increased awareness of and access to mental health services.
SAMHSA Announces Art of Recovery ProjectMental Health Law, May 2024On May 7, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is launching the 2024 Art of Recovery project, an initiative that highlights the impact of art on mental health and substance abuse recovery.
European Congress Showcases Innovative Mental Health TreatmentsMental Health Law, March 2024A summary two mental health treatments that captured the attention of medical reporters following the 2023 European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress.
Illinois Passes the Supported Decision-Making Agreement ActBy Joseph T. MonahanMental Health Law, May 2023On August 27, 2021, the Illinois legislature passed into law the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act, which recognizes a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need assistance with decisions regarding daily living.
Elgin Mental Health Center Celebrates 150 Years of RecoveryBy Sandra BlakeMental Health Law, March 2023In June 2022, mental health providers, recipients, and dignitaries gathered to celebrate 150 years of recovery at the Elgin Mental Health Center.
Illinois Mental Health Task Force to Host Action Plan Web EventMental Health Law, January 2023Showing a steadfast commitment to improving the court and community response to individuals with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who encounter the criminal justice system, the Illinois Supreme Court spent the past year continuing its active participation on the National Judicial Task Force to Examine the State Courts Response to Mental Illness.
