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2564
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The earliest treatment of mental illness was to lock up the victims. As understanding grew, the state provided leadership. Now local government is looked to for leadership in providing solutions.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 61 Issue 1, Summer 1995, p18-42, il, por, f
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26256
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North Carolina mental health facilities and psychotherapists can be held liable for suicide based on principles of negligence. Psychotherapists are not obliged to take extreme precautionary measures; rather they should follow sound practices in keeping with professional standards.
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Health Law Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7754 A1 H42x), Vol. Issue 69, Nov 1985, p1-18, f
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18535
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Involuntary commitment refers to committing a person to a mental health institution without the individual's consent. Legislation concerning this topic defines reasons for committing a person and how to provide proof that an individual requires professional help. The article reviews legislation changes between 1973 and 1980 both on a national and state-wide level.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 47 Issue 4, Spring 1982, p44-48
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17851
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The General Assembly consolidated several capacities of the Department of Public Health and Welfare in 1963 to form the Department of Mental Health. Under the leadership of Dr. Eugene Hargrove, three divisions run by a Deputy Commissioner were created; the Division of Mental Retardation, the Division of Mental hospitals, and the Division of Community Mental Health Services. Through these divisions specific programs focused on research, alcohol rehabilitation, and mentally disabled children.
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Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 31 Issue 7, May 1965, p14-15, 20, il