New California Law Expands Newsom's Mental Health Court
Gavin Newsom's mental health program may broaden its reach despite questions about its effectiveness.
A new law signed by Newsom on Friday expands eligibility for CARE Court to include people with psychotic symptoms due to bipolar disorder.
Newsom called the law an important part of his administration's efforts to bring people with serious mental illness into treatment.
- Previous eligibility was limited to people with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
- The expansion aims to help more people with serious mental illness.
Author's summary: California expands mental health court eligibility.
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