Sen. Jesse Salomon, D-Shoreline, is the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 6296, which is scheduled for an executive session Feb. 3 ...

Unanimous European rejection of forced psychiatric measures exposes a widening gap between U.S. mental health law and ...

Half said they would expand the practice, but all agreed commitments are not the sole solution. Michael Blake: Yes, as we implement the law already passed, to help those with serious mental health ...

ALBANY — State lawmakers appear poised to include a legislative package in this year’s budget that would make it easier for licensed professionals to commit someone to a mental hospital. The directors ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Budget negotiations include a policy proposal to expand the state’s power to force people into psychiatric care, prompting pushback from mental health advocates who warn it ...

Down-and-out New Yorkers suffering psychiatric issues so severe they can’t care for themselves can be whisked into treatment easier under a long-awaited deal to tackle the Big Apple’s mental health ...

A new City Council report is raising concerns about the effectiveness of Mayor Eric Adams’ policy on involuntary removals, a key part of his administration’s approach to addressing the city’s mental ...

Legislation introduced February 2 that would make it easier to commit someone to involuntary mental health treatment.