What Qualifies as Mental Illness? Mental illness refers to conditions that affect a person’s thinking, emotions, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting daily life. The …
If you’re facing discharge without proper documentation, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself and ensure a safe transition: First, request …
In New Jersey, If the State Fails to Obtain a Screening Document to Support Temporary Commitment, What Are the Remedies Available to the Individual …
In a recent NJ Appellate Division case, the court found that a trial judge made a mistake by refusing to vacate a civil commitment …
Almost every day, a family contacts my office with concerns about their loved ones’ mental health and has questions about New Jersey’s Civil Commitment …
When a patient presents to a psychiatric screening service, the service has 24 hours to issue a screening certificate to the patient being detained …
