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Traditionally, mental illnesses have not been recognized or accepted as "real diseases." Mental illnesses are different than other diseases only in that they affect the mind, rather than body, and many are now calling for legislation to protect the rights of the mentally ill.
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Texas in particular has struggled with the death penalty and the mentally ill criminal. We have had a history of executing those with known, documented, and profound psychotic illness. This is an embarrassment for our state and a terrible example for respecting human rights. ... Texas Criminal Justice/Legal Organizations...
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Where problems are found, PAIMI programs pursue legal, administrative, and other remedies to ensure ... National Alliance for the Mentally Ill; Colonial Place Three; 2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300; Arlington, VA 22201-3042; Telephone: 800-950-6264; Fax: 703-524-9094; www.nami.org; National Disability Rights Network;
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Where can I obtain free mental health advocacy and/or technical or legal assistance? ... Were abused, neglected, or had their rights violated, ... The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and the National Mental Health Association both have on-line position statements that address the use of seclusion and restraint procedures.
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UN Health Agency Puts Out Guidebook To Establishing Legal Rights For Mentally Ill ... As part an ongoing effort to encourage legal protection for the more than 450 million people in the world with mental, neurological or behavioural disorders, the United Nations ... Mentally ill detainees "dumped" against advice 01/04/2006...
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Off to the Podium (twice) ... Living With It ... Well folks, I'm off to do a couple of speaking engagements soon. On the 22nd I'll be speaking at a United Way Kick-Off fund-raising event.
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The US should set an example for the rest of the world by eliminating the stigma of mental illness. We must fight against discrimination in employment and housing, and guarantee that patients are not deprived of legal rights, once they are diagnosed as mentally impaired. ... Apply Human Rights to the Mentally Ill; By;
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on the other hand, their failure to deal with potential threats from mentally ill students can lead to horrific violence on their campuses that may leave them susceptible to legal action for failing to protect their communities. ... “You have a conflict between the rights of the individual and the rights of the community.
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