From the program: Mental Health Issues & the New York State Courts (Free)
Released on: Aug. 23, 2013
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in a 12-month period, 26.2% of American adults will have a diagnosable mental disorder, and 5.8% will have a mental illness classified as severe. The prevalence of mental disorders among individuals involved in the criminal justice system and some areas of the civil legal system is even higher. This timely program will focus on the intersection of individuals living with mental illness and ...