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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (AP Photo)

Calif. prisons spend big on anti-psychotics for inmates; fear of lawsuits cited

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — While under federal court oversight, California’s prison mental health system has been spending far more on anti-psychotic drugs than other states with large prison systems. Figures compiled by The Associated Press […]

2013/05/01

Federal Medical Center Devens in Massachusetts, where surviving Boston Marathon bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been transferred after release from civilian hospital. (AP Photo)

Boston Marathon bombing suspect out of hospital

BOSTON (AP) — The surviving Boston Marathon bombings suspect has been released from a civilian hospital and transferred to a federal medical detention center in central Massachusetts. The U.S. Marshals Service said Friday that Dzhokhar […]

2013/04/26

VA adds 1,000 mental health professionals to staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs says it has added more than 1,000 mental health professionals and 200 support staff to meet the needs of returning veterans, but still has more to do to meet a requirement set by President Obama.

2013/02/11

After shootings, states rethink mental health cuts

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Dozens of states have slashed spending on mental health care over the last four years, either because of the recession’s toll on revenue or a new zeal to shrink government. But that trend may be heading for a U-turn in 2013.

2013/01/23

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