At a mental health summit Wednesday, the judiciary and state agencies explored options for pre-trial diversions.
Hawaii’s Mental Health Crisis
An ongoing series exploring the challenges facing the state’s stressed-out mental health system and innovative efforts to confront those problems.
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Homeless Advocates Test Hawaii’s New Forced-Treatment Law
Some 30% of Hawaii’s homeless suffer from a serious mental illness.
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Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii’s Termination Of Youth Mental Health Services At 18
The suit filed in federal court alleges a young woman received minimal care when her case was turned over to Hawaii’s adult mental health division, leading to the deterioration of her condition.
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How These Bills Could Help Those With Serious Mental Illness
Advocates say the measures would be a huge victory for the state’s mental health and homelessness systems.
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Bill Focuses On Revolving Door Of Involuntary Psychiatric Treatments
The measure would form a task force to find ways to make emergency mental health admissions more efficient, and better protect the public.
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Lawmakers Propose Fixes For A Broken Psychiatric Care Law
Several proposals would make it easier for families and caregivers to get court orders authorizing long-term intensive treatment and medication for the severely mentally ill.
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When Delusions Steal Your Daughter
Marti Claussen’s search for stable care and housing in Hawaii for her mentally ill daughter Christie has been a long journey of impossible choices and resilience.
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Yoga Gains A Place Behind Bars In Hawaii
Updated: Louisa DiGrazia won a $35,000 grant from the Legislature to expand yoga classes throughout Oahu’s correctional facilities.
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A Mom Struggles Mightily As Law Lets Son Defy Doctor’s Orders
The Kaneohe woman says her son’s condition has deteriorated, partly because Hawaii allows people as young as age 15 to refuse inpatient psychiatric treatment.