Patricia E. Kefalas Dudek
Advocate for Elders, People
with Disabilities
and Their Families
Below are links to information relevant to my law practice relating to mental health issues.
ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS

American Psychological Assn. Model Act for State Licensure of Psychologists

Grading the States - A Report on America's Health Care System for Serious Mental Illness
From the National Alliance on Mental Illness: Click on your state to view its report card.

Ohio Supreme Court Bars Death Penalty for Mentally Retarded Man (ABA Journal - April 10, 2008)
The Ohio Supreme Court has struck down a death sentence for a convicted double murderer because of his mental retardation, despite evidence that he could play video games, pay bills and drive a car.

ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
The alliance can help you find a local support group. The website has six discussion boards, including a friends and family forum for those with loved ones suffering from mental illness.

Depression Screening
Offers a free (and confidential) online screening test.

Healthy Minds
Offers information on a wide range of mental illnesses, including eating disorder and phobias. The website features video testimonials from real people.

Judge David L. Bazelon's Center for Mental Health Law
This organization's mission is to protect and advance the rights of adults and children who have mental disabilities.

Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation
The first charitable organization dedicated to the support of research for the study of early-onset bipolar disorder.

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Advocacy in helping people with severe mental illnesses.

National Mental Health Information Center
Info and links to helpful resources and publications.

Schizophrenia Bulletin - Oxford Journals
Seeks to review recent developments regarding treatment of schizophrenia.


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