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Federal report finds Oregon State Hospital failed to keep patients safe from violence, sex abuse
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Oregon hospitals’ lawsuit over state’s psychiatric care responsibility advances in appellate court
Four of Oregon’s largest hospital systems say the state has failed to take care of people with severe mental illness for years and needs to change its practices.
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Man in psychosis flew from Oregon to New York City after release from hospital; parents call for change
A Portland family is highlighting the difference in severe mental illness treatment between Oregon and New York after a “dangerous” experience and ensuing help.
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Oregon’s mental health care system is flawed. Here’s what’s being done about it
A Judicial Department workgroup is close to finishing a 2-year study of changes to Oregon's civil commitment laws. Lawmakers are finding funding. What comes next?
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Oregon's flawed system for people with severe mental illness | Your Thoughts
This week we brought you a new "Uncommitted" series on how Oregon has effectively criminalized involuntary psychiatric care. Here's what you had to say about it.
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Washington County touts 'rapid' mental health evaluations for defendants in jail
The county reports it conducted 100 "rapid fitness evaluations" in 2023 — mental health evaluations for defendants in jail that took weeks, rather than months.
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Washington County touts 'rapid' process that gets defendants in jail quicker mental health evaluations
The county reports it conducted 100 "rapid fitness evaluations" in 2023 — mental health evaluations for defendants in jail that took weeks, rather than months.
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How Oregon's limits on involuntary mental health care led to a family tragedy | Your Thoughts
Yesterday, we brought you the story of a Portland man who killed his mother while in a psychotic state. Here's what you had to say about it.
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A Portland man in psychosis flew across the country. It was a rare success story
A Portland family is highlighting the difference in severe mental illness treatment between Oregon and New York after a “dangerous” experience and ensuing help.
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Nearly all of Oregon State Hospital's beds go to criminal patients, all but ending civil commitment in Oregon
Four of Oregon’s largest hospital systems are suing the state over a system that "neglects" people with severe mental illness who haven’t committed a crime.
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A Portland couple tried everything to get their son mental health treatment. Then, he killed his mother
Hunter Graham says his family's tragedy is evidence of Oregon's flawed mental health system, which waits for someone to commit a crime before mandating treatment.
Uncommitted
How Oregon effectively criminalized severe mental illness
Four of Oregon’s largest hospital systems are suing the state over a system that "neglects" people with severe mental illness who haven’t committed a crime.
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