California Law Aspires to Improve Mental Health

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California Law That Aspires to Improve Mental Health Raises Coercion Concerns

In the wake of several recent shootings, politicians and commentators have called for improved mental health screening and treatment. Spencer Michels reports on a program in California called "Laura's Law," an unfunded mandate that has proven difficult to implement and has drawn concern about involuntary treatment for patients.

AIR DATE 12/26/12

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