Expansion of California's Mental Health Court
A new law in California, signed by Gavin Newsom, expands the eligibility for CARE Court to include individuals experiencing psychotic symptoms due to bipolar disorder.
Previously, only those with schizophrenia and other limited psychotic disorders were eligible. Newsom stated that this expansion is an "important part of his administration's efforts to bring people with serious mental illness into treatment."
Newsom called the law and its expansion an important part of his administration's efforts to bring people with serious mental illness into treatment.
This development aims to broaden the reach of Newsom's marquee mental health programs, despite ongoing questions about their effectiveness and the number of people they are helping.
Author's summary: California expands mental health court eligibility.