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.
Changing of the GuardMental Health Law, August 2022Incoming Mental Health Law Section Council Chair Jennifer Hansen presented a plaque to outgoing chair, Bruce Jefferson, in appreciation of his leadership during the 2021-22 bar year.
Appellate Court Clarifies Minor’s Right to ConfidentialityBy Joseph T. Monahan & Melissa LudingtonMental Health Law, May 2022The appellate court answered a number of decades-long questions about mental health records concerning minors in In re Marriage of Wendy W. and James W.
Appellate Update: Marcus Appeals Trigger Call to ActionBy Andreas LiewaldMental Health Law, May 2022The opinions in In re Marcus highlight important issues involving respondent’s civil and procedural rights in mental health proceedings, which far too often have been neglected.
Appellate UpdateBy Andreas LiewaldMental Health Law, April 2022A summary and analysis of Gibbons v. OSF Healthcare System.
You Are Not AloneBy Yasmine A. Owaynat & E. Kenneth WrightMental Health Law, December 2021The discourse surrounding mental illness is overwhelmed with stigmas and stereotypes that impede people from seeking or fully participating in mental health services.
Issues in Defending Mental Health Court ClientsBy Timothy LeaMental Health Law, November 2021A look at what makes the practice of mental health law unique as compared to other areas of law.
Mental Health Court in the Age of ZoomBy Vincent CailMental Health Law, November 2021By now most courts in Illinois that handle mental health calls are required to function remotely via Zoom—however, virtual court hearings offer both benefits and pitfalls.
Three-Legged Stool of Mental Health TreatmentBy Joseph T. MonahanMental Health Law, November 2021An overview of a three-pronged model to help clients and their loved ones get the services they need when mental health issues are present.
Celebrate Mental Health MonthBy Joseph MonahanMental Health Law, May 2021Mental Health Month is observed in May every year to raise awareness and educate the public about mental health issues.
The Confidentiality of Mental Health Records: When Are They Secret?By Patrick M. KinnallyCivil Practice and Procedure, May 2021When the focus of court mandates are mental health records, the bar for disclosure of such records and communications requires pause, perspicacity, and patience.
