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Laws We Need to Know: Understanding Rules and Programs for Persons with Mental Illness

Baron L. Miller, J.D.

Baron Miller is an attorney who has navigated legal and healthcare systems as a parent of someone with SMI. This book shares what he has learned and his perspectives on relevant legal policies and procedures.

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Mental illness legal matters
Get an overview of legal issues that come up when advocating in the mental health system.

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