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Which Crimes Are Ineligible for Mental Health Diversion?

Criminal Offenses That Make a Defendant Statutorily Unable to Be Placed Into Mental Health Diversion Penal Code 1001.36 allows for a court to grant mental health diversion for certain offenders. A defendant must show that they suffer from a diagnosable qualifying mental disorder and must have a recent diagnosis by a qualified mental health expert. […]

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Mental Health During the Pandemic

Studies Show Anxiety and Depression Have Drastically Increased Amid COVID-19   A recent study discussed in the Denver Post shows that the rate of people experiencing anxiety and depression has substantially increased during the pandemic. According to the article, Mental Health America reports a “93% increase in people participating in anxiety screenings.” Additionally, the nonprofit

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