Scheduled to take effect January 1, the law will allow children ages 12 and older to consent to their own mental health care if a mental health professional deems them mature enough to intelligently participate in treatment.Ĭalifornia law already allows minors to consent to mental health counseling but only if they are in danger of seriously harming themselves or others, or are victims of child abuse. ![]() ![]() Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a new law that will make it easier for youth to obtain needed mental health counseling.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |